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Case No. 14680Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Longford · 1 Oct 2021

Longford man sentenced over 2021 crash that injured two passengers

On October 1, 2021, Daniel Maguire, a man from Longford, crashed his car at Kilmurray, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford, injuring his cousin Ian Maguire and friend Jamie Flynn, who were passengers. Daniel Maguire pleaded guilty at Longford Circuit Court to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm, and also to drink driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence. On February 6, 2025, he was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, with the final nine months suspended for two years on a probation supervision bond, and was disqualified from driving for 15 years.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Maguire, a man from Longford, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm.
Where
The offence happened at Kilmurray, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford.
When
The offence happened on October 1, 2021.
Cause
The driver drank excessively before crashing his car.
Other details
  • Passengers Ian Maguire and Jamie Flynn were in the car with the driver, who was his cousin and friend respectively.
  • Ian Maguire suffered a fractured hip, loss of teeth and a cut under his chin.
Investigation
Gardaí obtained CCTV showing the defendant getting in and out of the vehicle before the collision.
Charges
Daniel Maguire also pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.
In court
  • Daniel Maguire was serving a driving disqualification when the collision occurred.
  • The case was heard at Longford Circuit Court, where Daniel Maguire was sentenced on February 6, 2025.
Sentence
  • Daniel Maguire was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, with the final nine months suspended for two years on a probation supervision bond.
  • Daniel Maguire was disqualified from driving for 15 years.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDaniel Maguire pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence happened at Kilmurray, Mullinalaghta, Co Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence happened on October 1, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe driver drank excessively before crashing his car. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained CCTV showing the defendant getting in and out of the vehicle before the collision. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMaguire also pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtMaguire had been serving a driving disqualification when the collision occurred. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceMaguire was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, with the final nine months suspended for two years on a probation supervision bond. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceMaguire was disqualified from driving for 15 years. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherIan Maguire suffered a fractured hip, loss of teeth and a cut under his chin. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who 'decimated' car in crash is jailed

    Court report on sentencing of Daniel Maguire at Longford Circuit Court; no existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Daniel Maguire, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Maguirevictim, Ian Maguire, irish (judged from name)Ian Maguirevictim, Jamie Flynn, irish (judged from name)Jamie Flynn