Ireland Case No. 13150Drug driving · Co. Longford · 17 Sep 2023
Michael Cookland disqualified for one year after drug driving in Longford
Michael Cookland of Carrick-on-Shannon pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to drug driving after gardaí saw him driving with no lights on in Longford. He was disqualified from driving for one year and fined €500.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced18 Jul
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Key facts
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- whereThe offence happened at Knockahaw, Dublin Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence happened on 17 September 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeGardaí observed the driver with no lights on his vehicle and driving erratically. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda Edward Flanagan pursued and stopped the driver, who then gave a positive oral fluid preliminary drug test. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA blood specimen taken by a doctor was positive for drugs. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtCookland pleaded guilty to the offence at Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a one-year driving ban and a €500 fine, with nine months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherCookland had 11 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said Cookland had a problem with drugs and still suffered from anxiety. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jul2025Longford drug driver had 'no lights on vehicle' when he came to Garda attention
Court report on the sentence: Cookland pleaded guilty, was disqualified for one year and fined €500, with nine months to pay. The article also gives the arrest details, the drug test results and his previous convictions.
convicted, Michael Cookland, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Cookland