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Case No. 13900Dangerous driving · Co. Offaly · 20 Sep 2024

Man disqualified and fined over dangerous driving and hit-and-run in Offaly

Mariusz Dubieniecki, a 47-year-old Polish man, was accused of dangerous driving on 20 September 2024 in and around Birr and Banagher, County Offaly, including hitting two vehicles and a wall, and of hit and run at Eden Road, Birr. He was also accused of attempting to drive while exceeding the alcohol limit at Cloonacullina, Banagher. He appeared on a summons at Tullamore District Court, where his solicitor said he had pleaded guilty, and the court disqualified him for six years for drink driving and three years for dangerous driving and fined him €1,250 with six months to pay, as reported on 24 April 2025.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
He was accused of dangerous driving, including hitting two vehicles and a wall while driving towards Banagher.
Where
The alleged dangerous driving took place at Townparks, Birr, Knocknahorna, Banagher and Ballyneena, Banagher.
When
The alleged dangerous driving took place on 20 September 2024.
Investigation
An off-duty garda witnessed the incident.
Charges
  • He was accused of hit and run and failing to stop at Eden Road, Birr, with damage to property.
  • He was accused of attempting to drive while exceeding the alcohol limit at Cloonacullina, Banagher.
Other details
  • His alleged alcohol reading was 265 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 litres of blood.
  • He had five previous convictions, including driving without insurance, drunk driving and a dangerous driving conviction later reduced to careless driving.
  • The judge said it was lucky no one was killed and described the driving as demolition driving.
In court
  • He appeared on a summons at Tullamore District Court, as reported on 24 April 2025.
  • His solicitor said he had pleaded guilty and had saved the state a lot of money.
Sentence
  • He was disqualified from driving for six years for drink driving.
  • He was disqualified from driving for three years for dangerous driving.
  • He was fined €1,250 and given six months to pay.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe hit two vehicles and a wall while driving towards Banagher. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe dangerous driving was alleged at Townparks, Birr, Knocknahorna, Banagher and Ballyneena, Banagher. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged dangerous driving took place on 20 September 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationAn off-duty garda witnessed the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of hit and run and failing to stop at Eden Road, Birr, with damage to property. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of attempting to drive while exceeding the alcohol limit at Cloonacullina, Banagher. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said he had pleaded guilty and had saved the state a lot of money. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for six years for drink driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for three years for dangerous driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €1,250 and given six months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis alcohol reading was 265 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 litres of blood. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had five previous convictions, including driving without insurance, drunk driving and a dangerous driving conviction later reduced to careless driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said it was lucky he had not killed someone and described the driving as demolition driving. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Apr2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Lucky no one was killed - Judge blasts man for 'demolition driving' in Offaly

    Court report on sentencing at Tullamore District Court, published 24 April 2025. Gives the offences, alcohol reading, previous convictions, disqualification periods and fines.

    convicted, Mariusz Dubieniecki, 47, male, Polish, named, non-irishMariusz Dubieniecki