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Case No. 21710Drunk driving · Co. Louth · 9 May 2021

Man sentenced for drunk driving in Louth

On 9 May 2021, a woman reported her Seat Leon had been taken from outside her house in Ard Easmuinn, Louth, following an argument with her boyfriend, and the car was found struck against a wall with several males attempting to push it free. Jack Bell, 21, of Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after exiting the vehicle and attempting to flee while unsteady and with a strong smell of alcohol. He was convicted in his absence by Judge Eirinn McKiernan at Dundalk District Court. He was fined €300, given a two-year driving ban, and had recognizance fixed on his own bond of €300 and an independent surety of €500.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced29 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman reported her Seat Leon had been taken from outside her house following an argument with her boyfriend.
  • The car was found struck against a wall in Ard Easmuinn with several males attempting to push it free while the engine was running.
  • The defendant exited the vehicle and attempted to flee, was unsteady on his feet, had a strong smell of alcohol, and refused to give his details.
Where
The incident occurred at Annaverna Drive, Ard Easmuinn, Louth.
When
The incident occurred on 9 May 2021.
Investigation
Jack Bell, 21, of Cedarwood Park, Dundalk, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
In court
Judge Eirinn McKiernan convicted him in his absence at Dundalk District Court.
Sentence
  • He was fined €300 and given a two-year driving ban.
  • Recognizance was fixed on his own bond of €300 and an independent surety with €500 cash.
Other details
He had no previous convictions.
17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe owner of a Seat Leon reported her car had been taken from outside her house following an argument with her boyfriend (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe car had struck a wall in Ard Easmuinn (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatA number of males were attempting to push the car free (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe engine was running and a noise appeared to be an effort to put it into gear (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThose trying to free the car fled the scene (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe defendant exited the vehicle and attempted to flee (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe was very abusive towards gardai (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe was unsteady on his feet (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThere was a strong smell of alcohol off him (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe refused to give his details (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at Annaverna Drive, Ard Easmuinn on 9 May 2021 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtJudge Eirinn McKiernan convicted him at Dundalk District Court (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €300 (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given a two-year driving ban (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceRecognizance was fixed on his own bond of €300 and an independent surety with €500 cash (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe had no previous convictions (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Mar2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Fined and given ban for drunk driving

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Jack Bell for drunk driving, including details of how the car was found and the garda's observations of the defendant.

    convicted, Jack Bell, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jack Bellvictim, female