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Case No. 19887Dangerous driving · Co. Offaly · 20 Dec 2020

Man jailed for six months over dangerous sulky driving in Offaly

Daniel Greene (29), of Dernacart, Geashill, was convicted of dangerous driving over an incident on December 20, 2020, at Clashagad, Dunkerrin, in south Offaly, involving a horse-drawn sulky. He was convicted at an earlier sitting of Tullamore District Court and returned there for sentencing. In September 2023, Judge Andrew Cody imposed a six-month prison term and a €2,000 fine payable within 12 months, and required €2,000 in cash to lodge any appeal.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced8 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Greene was convicted of dangerous driving while driving a horse-drawn sulky.
Investigation
Gardaí stopped Greene's sulky; the key facts say he refused to stop it on the R445 regional road from Roscrea to Dunkerrin.
Where
The offence took place at Clashagad, Dunkerrin, in south Offaly, on the R445 from Roscrea to Dunkerrin.
When
The dangerous driving offence was dated December 20, 2020.
Charges
Greene had offered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of careless driving before he was convicted of dangerous driving.
In court
  • Greene was convicted of dangerous driving at an earlier sitting and came before Tullamore District Court for sentencing before Judge Andrew Cody.
  • Sergeant Richard Thornton presented the prosecution to the court.
  • Four bench warrants had to be issued in relation to this case.
  • Defence counsel asked the court for leniency.
  • Greene was told €2,000 in cash would be required if he wanted to lodge an appeal.
Sentence
  • Greene was sentenced to six months' imprisonment.
  • Greene was fined €2,000 and given 12 months to pay the fine.
Other details
Greene, of Dernacart, Geashill, had more than 20 prior convictions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGreene refused to stop his horse-drawn sulky on the R445 regional road from Roscrea to Dunkerrin. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place in south Offaly, at Clashagad, Dunkerrin. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving offence was dated December 20, 2020. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeGreene had offered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of careless driving before he was convicted. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGreene was convicted of dangerous driving and came before Tullamore District Court for sentencing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtGreene was told €2,000 in cash would be required if he wanted to lodge an appeal. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtFour bench warrants had to be issued in relation to this case. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was sentenced to a six-month prison term. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was fined €2,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceGreene was given 12 months to pay the €2,000 fine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGreene had more than 20 prior convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherDefence counsel asked the court for leniency. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Sep2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Jail sentence for man stopped by gardai when driving sulky in Offaly

    Reports the sentence (six months' imprisonment, €2,000 fine with 12 months to pay), the €2,000 appeal lodgement condition, the sulky-racing background, and the defendant's prior record.

    convicted, Daniel Greene, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Greene