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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8877Dangerous driving · Co. Wicklow · 16 May 2022

Man convicted of dangerous driving near Blessington

On 16 May 2022, a man named Mihai Rostas, 36, was alleged to have overtaken twice while driving on the N81 near Blessington, County Wicklow, at The Lamb and Monaspick; a witness, Dave Butler, reported the incident to gardaí. Rostas was prosecuted at Naas District Court, where he was convicted on two counts of dangerous driving, and the judge described the driving as "total madness." He received two consecutive custody terms of five months and two concurrent four-year driving disqualifications, as reported on 30 June 2026. That report is the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mihai Rostas, 36, overtook twice while driving near Blessington.
Where
The offences were alleged at The Lamb (N81) and Monaspick (N81), Blessington, County Wicklow.
When
The offences were alleged to have taken place on 16 May 2022.
Investigation
The witness, Dave Butler, said he reported the incident to gardaí.
Other details
  • Butler told the court an overtaking car forced him to brake hard and that the driver almost caused a head-on collision.
  • The defendant said the witness kept flashing at him and he thought it was gardaí behind him.
  • The judge described the driving as "total madness."
Charges
  • Rostas was prosecuted for dangerous driving at both locations.
  • Rostas was convicted on two counts of dangerous driving.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court, in County Kildare.
Sentence
  • Rostas received two consecutive custody terms of five months.
  • Rostas received two concurrent four-year driving disqualifications.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man overtook twice while driving near Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offences were alleged at The Lamb (N81) and Monaspick (N81) in Blessington. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offences took place on 16 May 2022. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe witness said he reported the incident to gardaí. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe defendant was convicted on two counts of dangerous driving. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe defendant received two consecutive custody terms of five months and two concurrent four-year driving disqualifications. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge described the driving as total madness. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jun2026
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Overtaking driver 'almost had a head on collision,' Kildare court told

    Court report of the sentencing at Naas District Court. Blessington is in County Wicklow, though the case was heard in Kildare. No existing case matches this one.

    convicted, Mihai Rostas, 36, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Mihai Rostas