Ireland Case No. 4346Illegal drone operation (aviation safety) · Co. Limerick
Man fined €4,000 for illegal drone use at Snow Patrol concert in Limerick
Krzysztof Luszczki was found guilty at Limerick District Court of operating a drone over 120m, beyond visual line-of-sight, and at an unsafe distance from crowds at a Snow Patrol concert at Thomond Park, Limerick, in July 2024, and was fined €4,000 plus €1,000 costs.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted11 Dec
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe incident occurred at a Snow Patrol concert at Thomond Park, Limerick City. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe concert took place in July 2024. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe incident was reported by a member of the public and by An Garda Síochána. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to operating a drone over 120m and within a prohibited area without authorisation. (corkbeo.ie)
- chargeHe was additionally found guilty of operating a drone beyond visual line-of-sight and at an unsafe distance from assemblies of people without authorisation. (corkbeo.ie)
- courtThe IAA brought the prosecution in cooperation with An Garda Síochána. (corkbeo.ie)
- sentenceThe defendant was fined €4,000 and ordered to pay €1,000 towards costs. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe defendant was known to the IAA and was an experienced drone pilot but lacked the correct authorisation. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHis actions were found to pose a potential security risk and a safety risk to concert attendees. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 Dec2025Man found guilty of illegal and unsafe drone use at Snow Patrol concert
Reports the conviction and fine for the drone offence at the Snow Patrol concert.
convicted, Krzysztof Luszczki, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Krzysztof Luszczki