Ireland Man sentenced for drug driving and no insurance in Longford
Dylan Donegan, of Ballinagh, Co Cavan, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to driving while disqualified, without insurance or a licence, and drug-driving on two dates in 2025, as well as possession of drugs. Gardaí stopped him in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown at about 1.30pm on 13 April 2025 and at a speed checkpoint in Cartron, Granard at about 2.30pm on 4 May 2025, where a roadside drug test and a blood sample were positive. On 28 May 2026 the court imposed 140 hours' community service and a six-year disqualification for the April matter and a €150 fine for the drug possession charge, while indicating 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment for the remaining matters. The outstanding charges were remanded to 10 November, and the judge ordered Donegan to source and fund a pro-social driving course after he failed to complete a previously imposed one due to illness.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted15 Mar
- Sentenced28 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dylan Donegan, of Ballinagh, Co Cavan, pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, without insurance or a licence, and drug-driving on two dates, and to possession of drugs.
- Where
- The first incident was in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown, and the second at a speed checkpoint in Cartron, Granard, Co Longford.
- When
- Gardaí stopped him at about 1.30pm on 13 April 2025 and at about 2.30pm on 4 May 2025.
- Investigation
- A roadside drug test and a blood sample taken at the station were both positive for drugs.
- Charges
- He faced charges of driving while disqualified, without insurance, tax or NCT, drug-driving, and possession of drugs.
- In court
- He pleaded guilty at Longford District Court and had 22 previous convictions, including two for no insurance.
- The remaining matters were remanded to 10 November on continuing bail.
- Sentence
- For the 13 April 2025 no insurance and no licence matter, he received 140 hours' community service in lieu of four months' imprisonment and a six-year disqualification.
- For the drug possession matter, he was fined €150 with nine months to pay.
- The judge indicated 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment for the remaining matters if deemed suitable.
- Other details
- The judge ordered him to source and fund a pro-social driving course after he failed to complete a previously imposed one due to illness.
- The court report gives his age as 28, while his solicitor stated he is 27.
23 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDylan Donegan, 28, of Ballinagh, Co Cavan, appeared before Longford District Court on charges. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe first incident was in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe second incident was at a speed checkpoint at Cartron, Granard. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí were on patrol in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown at about 1.30pm on 13 April 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe second incident was at about 2.30pm on 4 May 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA roadside drug test was carried out and drugs were found in his system. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA blood sample taken at the station was positive for drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, tax or NCT, and drug-driving on two separate dates. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeCharges related to traffic offences that occurred in 2025 in Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe faced a charge of driving with a drug in his system, and driving without a licence and no insurance in Cartron Granard on May 4. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeHe faced a charge of driving without a licence and no insurance in Bracklin Park, Edgeworthstown on April 13. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtDylan Donegan pleaded guilty at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge decided to give him an opportunity to engage with the Probation Service. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe had 22 previous convictions, according to a sergeant. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe judge instructed him to source and fund a pro-social driving course. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe remaining matters were not finalised and he was remanded on continuing bail to November 10. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceA possible sentence of 200 hours' community service was indicated, if deemed suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge indicated 200 hours' community service in lieu of six months' imprisonment if suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceFor the April 13, 2025 no insurance and no licence matter, he was given a community service order of 140 hours in lieu of 4 months in prison and disqualified for 6 years. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceFor a drug possession matter, he was convicted and fined €150, with 9 months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant had 22 previous convictions, including two for no insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe failed to complete a previously imposed pro-social driving course after being sick. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said he is 27 years of age. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 May2026Bug drives Cavan man into trouble in Longford District Court
Court report from Longford District Court on 28 May 2026. Sentences were imposed on the 13 April 2025 no insurance and no licence matter and a drug possession matter. Other matters are remanded to 10 November. The article gives his age as 28 in the caption and as 27 in the solicitor's remarks.
convicted, Dylan Donegan, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Donegan - 15 Mar2026Disqualified motorist caught by Longford gardaí driving without insurance for third time
Reports the guilty plea at Longford District Court, the judge's indication of 200 hours' community service if suitable, and the defendant's 22 previous convictions. The offences date from 13 April 2025 and 4 May 2025.
convicted, Dylan Donegan, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dylan Donegan