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Case No. 21590Dangerous driving; careless driving · Co. Clare · 16 Mar 2022

Man sentenced for dangerous driving after 30 minute chase in Clare

Eoin Enright, a 22-year-old man and apprentice carpenter from Ballykett, Kilrush, was sentenced at Kilrush District Court on 5 April 2023 following a 30-minute Garda pursuit that began on Henry Street, Kilrush, on 16 March 2022. He was convicted of one count of dangerous driving and ten counts of careless driving. Judge Mary Larkin imposed an eight-year driving ban and €800 in cumulative fines, saying he made the very worst choice anyone could make on the night. Enright has no previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 30-minute Garda pursuit began on Henry Street, Kilrush, and ended in Moyasta, west Clare.
Where
The pursuit took place in west Clare, starting from Henry Street, Kilrush.
When
The dangerous driving offence occurred on 16 March 2022.
Charges
Eoin Enright faced one count of dangerous driving and ten counts of careless driving.
In court
The case was heard at Kilrush District Court before Judge Mary Larkin.
Sentence
Judge Larkin imposed an eight-year driving ban and €800 in cumulative fines.
Other details
  • Eoin Enright is a 22-year-old man and apprentice carpenter from Ballykett, Kilrush, with no previous convictions.
  • Judge Larkin said he made the very worst choice anyone could make on the night.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEoin Enright received an eight-year driving ban. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatHe was also fined €800 in cumulative fines for various driving offences. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe pursuit lasted 30 minutes. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe pursuit started from Henry Street, Kilrush. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving offence occurred on 16 March 2022. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeHe faced one count of dangerous driving and ten counts of careless driving. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilrush District Court before Judge Mary Larkin. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherHe has no previous convictions. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherHe is gainfully employed and working through an apprenticeship. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherJudge Larkin said he made the very worst choice anyone could make on the night. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Apr2023
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Apprentice Kilrush carpenter receives driving ban after 30 minute Garda chase - Clare Echo

    Reports the sentencing at Kilrush District Court, including the eight-year driving ban, €800 cumulative fines, details of the 30-minute pursuit from Henry Street Kilrush to Moyasta, and the judge's comments.

    convicted, Eoin Enright, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eoin Enright