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Case No. 9985Driving without insurance or licence · Co. Donegal · 2 May 2025

Man fined and banned from driving after sentencing in absence, Ballyshannon

Luke Anthony Mangan, 28, of Bundoran, was found guilty of driving without insurance or a licence on the R267 at Finner, Ballyshannon, on 2 May 2025. On 6 February the judge found the facts proven in his absence and adjourned sentencing so he could attend and outline mitigating factors. He was due at Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, 17 April but did not attend, and the judge proceeded to sentence him in his absence. The latest report, dated 21 April 2026, says he was fined €250 and disqualified from holding a driving licence for two years for driving without insurance, fined a further €150 for driving without a licence, and given five months to pay.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Luke Anthony Mangan, 28, of Bundoran, was found guilty of driving without insurance or a licence.
Where
The offence took place on the R267 at Finner, Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
When
The offence occurred on 2 May 2025.
Charges
Mangan was also found guilty of failing to produce his licence or insurance documents to a nominated garda station.
In court
  • On 6 February the case was heard in Mangan's absence and the judge found the facts proven.
  • Sentencing was adjourned to give Mangan the opportunity to attend court and outline mitigating factors.
  • Mangan was due to appear before Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, 17 April.
  • Inspector Tony Byrne said the garda had spoken to Mangan, who said he would attend, but he was not present.
  • The judge said she would proceed to sentencing in Mangan's absence.
Sentence
  • For driving without insurance, Mangan was fined €250 and disqualified from holding a driving licence for two years.
  • For driving without a licence, Mangan was fined a further €150.
  • Mangan has five months to pay the fines, and the charges of failing to produce documents were taken into consideration.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place on the R267 at Finner, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offence of driving without insurance or licence occurred on 2 May 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMangan was found guilty of driving without insurance or licence. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMangan was further found guilty of failing to produce his licence or insurance documents to a nominated garda station. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard in Mangan's absence on 6 February, when the judge found the facts proven. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSentencing was adjourned to give Mangan the opportunity to be present in court to outline mitigating factors. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMangan was due to appear before Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, 17 April. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtInspector Tony Byrne said the garda had spoken to Mangan and he said he would attend, but he was not present. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she would proceed to sentencing in Mangan's absence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceFor driving without insurance, Mangan was fined €250 and disqualified from holding a driving licence for two years. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceFor driving without a licence, Mangan was fined a further €150. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMangan has five months in which to pay the fines. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe charges of failing to produce his licence and insurance documents were taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLuke Anthony Mangan, 28, of Bundoran, was sentenced at Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Apr2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Fines and driving ban for man who failed to attend Donegal court for sentencing

    Reports the sentencing of Mangan, who did not attend court after sentencing was adjourned to allow him to be present.

    convicted, Luke Anthony Mangan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Anthony Mangan