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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11115Dangerous driving; drink driving · Co. Donegal · 14 Jan 2025

Man fined and disqualified for dangerous and drink driving in Ballyshannon

Mark Fisher, 20, of Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at Abbeylands, Ballyshannon, on January 14, 2025, where he was seen driving at 160km/h in an 80km/h zone. He also admitted drink driving at Main Street, Ballintra, on September 24, 2025, and a breath reading of 56mcg of alcohol per 100ml was recorded. The case was heard at Donegal District Court in Ballyshannon, and the sources disagree on the sentence: one gives €250 per charge and a two-year ban, the other a €500 fine and a four-year ban. The latest development is the report of February 6, 2026, which gave the €500 fine and four-year disqualification.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Feb
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mark Fisher, 20, of Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, admitted dangerous driving and drink driving.
Where
The dangerous driving took place at Abbeylands, Ballyshannon, County Donegal.
When
The dangerous driving took place on January 14, 2025.
Cause
He was seen driving at speeds reported as 160km/h or more in an 80km/h zone.
Investigation
Gardaí observed an Audi A4 in Ballyshannon.
Charges
  • He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving under Section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as substituted by the Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011.
  • He also admitted drink driving at Main Street, Ballintra, on September 24, 2025.
Other details
  • A breath reading of 56mcg of alcohol per 100ml was recorded.
  • His solicitor said he cooperated fully with gardaí.
In court
The case was heard at Donegal District Court in Ballyshannon.
Sentence
Sources differ: one says he was fined €250 for each of the two charges and disqualified for two years, the other says he was fined €500 and disqualified for four years.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe dangerous driving offence took place at Abbeylands, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving offence took place on January 14, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeHe was seen driving at speeds of more than 160km/h in an 80km/h zone. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed an Audi A4 in Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to dangerous driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe also admitted drink driving at Main Street, Ballintra, on September 24, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Donegal District Court in Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €250 for each of the two charges and disqualified from holding a licence for two years. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €500 and disqualified from holding a licence for four years. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA breath reading of 56mcg of alcohol per 100ml was recorded. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he cooperated fully with gardaí. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Feb2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Ban and €500 fine for man convicted of dangerous driving and drink driving

    Reports the conviction, fines and disqualification at Donegal District Court. The opening paragraph gives a four-year disqualification, but the judge's ruling in the text gives two years.

    convicted, Mark Fisher, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Fisher