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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11873Dangerous driving · Co. Louth · 9 May 2025

Man convicted in absence of dangerous driving in Dundalk

Arthur McDonagh, 60, was convicted in his absence at Dundalk District Court of dangerous driving on Market Street, Dundalk, on 9 May 2025. Judge Nicola Andrews issued a bench warrant for his arrest for sentencing.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted4 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was convicted in his absence of dangerous driving. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe court was shown footage of the man doing a U-turn on a one-way street and driving against the flow of traffic. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe car was seen to mount the footpath on a couple of occasions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe offence was committed on Market Street, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe offence was committed on 9 May 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationThe man was recognised the next day as the driver of a blue Ford Focus. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews convicted the man of the offence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued for the man's arrest for sentencing. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherA cyclist travelling in the correct direction narrowly avoided a collision. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2025
    Convicteddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man (60) convicted of dangerous driving in Louth

    Court report on a conviction in absence for dangerous driving on Market Street, Dundalk; a bench warrant was issued for sentencing.

    convicted, Arthur McDonagh, 60, male, named, irish (judged from name)Arthur McDonagh