Ireland Man sentenced for dangerous driving in north Louth
Stephan Dolan, a man aged 30, was charged with dangerous driving at Millgrange and Monksland, Carlingford, on 27 October 2022, after gardaí tried to stop a vehicle and the driver sped off along the R175 and R173 towards Dundalk. He was also charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence. He entered an early guilty plea, and Judge Eirinn McKiernan at Dundalk District Court imposed a two-month sentence for one dangerous driving charge and a six-year driving ban, as reported on 21 June 2024. An extradition warrant to Northern Ireland was in existence, and the defence said a custodial sentence would delay that extradition.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced21 Jun
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The driver continued at high speed on the R175 and R173 towards Dundalk and made no attempt to stop.
- Where
- The dangerous driving charges relate to Millgrange and Monksland, Carlingford.
- When
- The offences were alleged to have occurred on 27 October 2022.
- The sentencing was reported on 21 June 2024, with the sentence handed down the week before.
- Cause
- Sources differ on the trigger: one says gardaí tried to pull over a vehicle at Greenore, while another says a garda was speaking to a passenger in the vehicle when the driver sped off.
- Charges
- He was charged with two counts of dangerous driving.
- He was also charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence.
- In court
- He entered an early guilty plea.
- He was said to have 114 previous convictions.
- Sentence
- Judge Eirinn McKiernan at Dundalk District Court imposed a two-month sentence for one dangerous driving charge.
- He was given a six-year driving ban.
- Other details
- His defence barrister said he had a difficult upbringing and spent time in State care.
- An extradition warrant to Northern Ireland was in existence.
- The defence said a custodial sentence would delay his extradition to Northern Ireland to face more serious charges.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe driver continued at high speed on the R175 and R173 towards Dundalk and made no attempt to stop. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whereThe dangerous driving charges relate to Millgrange and Monksland, Carlingford. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe offences were alleged to have occurred on 27 October 2022. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- causeGardaí tried to pull over a vehicle at Greenore and the driver sped off. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with two counts of dangerous driving. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeHe was also charged with driving without insurance or a driving licence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtHe entered an early guilty plea. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtHe was said to have 114 previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- sentenceJudge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a two-month sentence for one dangerous driving charge. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- sentenceHe was given a six-year driving ban. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherHis defence barrister said he had a difficult upbringing and spent time in State care. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherAn extradition warrant to Northern Ireland was in existence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherThe defence said a custodial sentence would delay his extradition to Northern Ireland to face more serious charges. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jun2024Man was sentenced for dangerous driving in north Louth
Reports the sentencing at Dundalk District Court: two months for one dangerous driving charge and a six-year driving ban. Adds the 114 previous convictions, the early guilty plea, and an extradition warrant to Northern Ireland pending.
convicted, Stephan Dolan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephan Dolan