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Case No. 16414Dangerous driving · Co. Dublin · 22 Mar 2022

McGregor sentenced for dangerous driving in Dublin

Conor McGregor, a 34-year-old man from Crumlin, was arrested in west Dublin on the evening of 22 March 2022 after Gardaí stopped him driving a 2019-reg Bentley Continental GT on the N4/M50 interchange in Palmerstown and Lucan Road. He was charged with two counts of dangerous driving, driving without a licence and insurance, and failing to produce documents, with a careless driving charge added in September 2022. After multiple adjournments, including one in January 2023 when he was absent due to influenza, the insurance and licence charges and one dangerous driving count were withdrawn. In July 2024, McGregor pleaded guilty to the two remaining offences at Blanchardstown District Court and received a five-month suspended sentence, a €5,000 fine, and a two-year road ban.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jan
    3 reports
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced31 Jul
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
McGregor was driving a 2019-reg Bentley Continental GT worth around €170,000 when Gardaí stopped him.
Where
The incident occurred on the N4/M50 interchange in Palmerstown and on Lucan Road in west Dublin.
When
The incident occurred on the evening of 22 March 2022.
Cause
McGregor was accused of a series of dangerous driving incidents including jumping a red light, and a garda said he was travelling at over 160 km/h trying to catch his car.
Investigation
McGregor was arrested at the scene after being asked at least six times to get out of his car and was found negative for intoxicants.
Charges
He was charged with two counts of dangerous driving, driving without a licence and insurance, failing to produce documents within 10 days, and careless driving added in September 2022.
In court
  • The DPP directed summary disposal at District Court level and the case was heard at Blanchardstown District Court with multiple adjournments, including 11 January 2023 when McGregor was absent due to influenza.
  • The insurance and licence charges and one dangerous driving count were withdrawn before the final hearing.
  • McGregor pleaded guilty to the two remaining offences at Blanchardstown District Court.
Sentence
Judge David McHugh imposed a five-month suspended sentence on condition McGregor keep the peace for two years, a €5,000 fine, and a two-year road ban.
Other details
McGregor is from Crumlin, Dublin, and now lives in Straffan, Co. Kildare; he was the world's highest paid athlete in 2022 and had 20 previous convictions including 17 traffic offences.
46 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was driving a 191 Bentley Continental GT worth around €170,000. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatA garda said he was travelling at over 160 km/h trying to catch McGregor's car. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on the N4/M50 interchange in Palmerstown and on the Lucan road. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereGardaí stopped McGregor in west Dublin. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in March 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenMcGregor did not attend court on 11 January 2023 due to illness (rte.ie)
  • whenMcGregor was too sick with the flu to face court on Wednesday 11 January 2023 (irishtimes.com)
  • whenGardaí stopped McGregor driving a Bentley Continental GT on 22 March 2022 in West Dublin (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on the evening of 22 March 2022. (thejournal.ie)
  • causeMcGregor was accused of a series of dangerous driving incidents in Dublin, including jumping a red light. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationMcGregor was arrested by Gardaí at the time of the incident. (dublinlive.ie)
  • investigationMcGregor was arrested after being asked at least six times to get out of his car. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeHe faces two counts of dangerous driving. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with two counts of dangerous driving. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeHe was later hit with four further charges for driving without a licence and insurance and failing to produce a licence and insurance within 10 days. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeIn September 2022, a careless driving charge was added. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with two counts of dangerous driving in a 2019-reg car at the N4/M50 interchange in Palmerstown and Lucan Road (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was also charged with being uninsured, having no licence, and failing to produce documents within ten days (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeGardaí further charged him with careless driving in connection with the incident (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMcGregor was initially charged with two counts of dangerous driving, being uninsured, having no licence and failing to produce documents. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeGardaí also charged McGregor with careless driving. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMcGregor is due back in Blanchardstown District Court on 11 January 2023 over motoring charges. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtMcGregor's case for road traffic offences was adjourned at Blanchardstown District Court (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge David McHugh adjourned the case and listed it for hearing on 6 December (rte.ie)
  • courtMcGregor's lawyers were unable to resolve matters and sought a hearing date (rte.ie)
  • courtJudge David McHugh adjourned the case in McGregor's absence (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed summary disposal of the case at District Court level (irishtimes.com)
  • courtIn November the defence offered a proposal to be considered by the prosecution (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMcGregor was due to return to Blanchardstown District Court (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge McHugh ordered the District Court trial would take place on 6 December at noon (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe insurance and licence charges and one dangerous driving count were withdrawn. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtMcGregor pleaded guilty to the two remaining offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a suspended sentence was appropriate, and only just. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceOn conviction, dangerous driving carries a maximum fine of up to €5,000 and six months imprisonment (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceCareless driving carries a maximum €5,000 penalty but no risk of a prison sentence (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a five-month sentence, suspended on condition that McGregor keep the peace for two years. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceMcGregor was fined a total of €5,000 and given a two-year road ban. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMcGregor is from Crumlin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMcGregor was the world's highest paid athlete in 2022. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherMcGregor was 34 years old (rte.ie)
  • otherMcGregor had a likely diagnosis of influenza (rte.ie)
  • otherDefence barrister David Staunton, instructed by solicitor Aoife Corridon, explained McGregor could not attend due to a likely diagnosis of influenza (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe prosecuting officer was Garda Denis Lordon (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcGregor is a Dubliner who now lives in Straffan, Co. Kildare (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMcGregor was found to be negative for intoxicants when taken to a Garda station. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherMcGregor had 20 previous convictions, including 17 traffic offences. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 31 Jul2024
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, its first report
    Conor McGregor receives suspended sentence and two year road ban after dangerous driving

    Reports the court outcome: guilty plea, suspended sentence, fines and road ban. No existing case covers this 2022 incident.

    convicted, Conor McGregor, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor McGregor
  2. 11 Jan2023
    In courtirishtimes.com, its first report
    Conor McGregor too sick with flu to face court, defence barrister says

    The case was adjourned on 11 January 2023 because McGregor was indisposed with influenza; a District Court trial was set for 6 December 2023. The DPP directed summary disposal at District Court level. Previous hearings took place in April, June, September and November 2022, and the defence had made a proposal to the prosecution in November.

    accused, Conor McGregor, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor McGregor
  3. 11 Jan2023
    In courtrte.ie, its first report
    McGregor court case adjourned over illness

    The case was adjourned due to McGregor's illness and listed for hearing on 6 December 2023.

    suspect, Conor McGregor, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor McGregor
  4. 11 Jan2023
    In courtdublinlive.ie, first report
    Conor McGregor due back in court today over motoring charges

    Confirms McGregor is due back in Blanchardstown District Court on 11 January 2023 and details the full set of charges: two counts of dangerous driving, four charges for driving without a licence and insurance (including failing to produce them within 10 days), and a careless driving charge added in September 2022.

    suspect, Conor McGregor, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor McGregor