Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8008Drug driving · Co. Offaly · 29 May 2025

Man banned for two years after cocaine drug driving in Birr

On 29 May 2025, Michael Seguin (27), of Moorepark Street, Birr, was stopped at about 7.42am on Green Street, Birr, while driving a Clare-registered vehicle, and a blood specimen was taken that tested positive for cocaine. He was prosecuted for driving with more than the specified levels of cocaine and cannabis, but the cannabis charge was withdrawn, and he admitted drug driving. At Tullamore District Court the judge imposed a two-year driving ban and a €100 fine, and the sentence was reported on 17 September 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was found to be three times over the specified limit for cocaine.
Where
The offence took place at Green Street, Birr, County Offaly.
When
The offence occurred on 29 May 2025.
Investigation
He was stopped at 7.42am driving a Clare-registered vehicle, and a blood specimen tested positive.
Charges
  • He was prosecuted for driving with more than the specified levels of cocaine and cannabis, and he admitted drug driving.
  • The cannabis charge was withdrawn by the prosecution.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
Sentence
The judge imposed a two-year driving ban and a €100 fine.
Other details
  • The suspect is Michael Seguin, aged 27, of Moorepark Street, Birr.
  • He had previously been disqualified for three years for a drink-driving offence in 2020.
  • His solicitor said he no longer used drugs and was not currently working but normally was in employment.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found to be three times over the specified limit for cocaine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man was stopped and admitted drug driving at Green Street, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 29 May 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe was stopped at 7.42am driving a Clare registered vehicle and tested positive after a blood specimen was taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was prosecuted for driving with more than the specified levels of cocaine and cannabis, but the cannabis charge was withdrawn. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a two-year driving ban and a €100 fine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had previously been disqualified for three years for a drink-driving offence in 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he no longer used drugs and was not currently working but normally was in employment. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Sep2026
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly driver three times over cocaine limit when stopped in Birr

    Court report of the sentence. Adds the court's ban and fine, the stop time and vehicle, and the solicitor's comments.

    convicted, Michael Seguin, 27, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Seguin