Ireland Mother of two convicted of drink driving in Longford
On 18 November 2025, a 999 call reported a Volkswagen Arteon travelling from Lanesboro to Longford, and gardaí observed the car swerving on Athlone Road, Longford. The driver, Inga Jacob (55), was arrested and taken to Longford Garda Station, where she recorded a breath alcohol concentration of 39 micrograms per 100 millilitres, above the legal limit of 22. She pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to drink driving and driving without insurance and was convicted, having one previous drink-driving conviction from September 2023. The judge imposed a two-year disqualification and fines totalling €700, payable within 11 months, and the court report was published on 1 March 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced28 Feb
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Inga Jacob (55), a woman and mother of two, was convicted of drink driving and driving without insurance.
- Where
- The offence took place on Athlone Road, Longford, and the vehicle was observed on the N6 Athlone to Longford Road.
- When
- The offence took place on 18 November 2025, when a 999 call was received at 11.20pm.
- The tracker lists the court report as dated 28 February 2026, while the article was published on 1 March 2026.
- Investigation
- A 999 call reported a Volkswagen Arteon travelling from Lanesboro to Longford.
- Garda David Buckley saw the vehicle swerving from side to side on the road.
- The driver had a strong smell of alcohol and bloodshot eyes, was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and taken to Longford Garda Station.
- The driver did not meet a garda demand for her insurance certificate and driving licence at a garda station.
- Other details
- The driver recorded a breath alcohol concentration of 39 micrograms per 100 millilitres, above the legal limit of 22.
- Charges
- She pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to drink driving and driving without insurance and was convicted.
- In court
- She had one previous conviction for drink driving, from September 2023.
- Her solicitor said she cooperated fully with gardaí and had difficulties in her personal life.
- Sentence
- The judge imposed a two-year disqualification and fines totalling €700, with 11 months to pay.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offence took place on Athlone Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe drink driving offence took place on 18 November 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA 999 call reported a Volkswagen Arteon travelling from Lanesboro to Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda David Buckley observed the vehicle swerving on the N6 Athlone to Longford Road. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe driver had a strong smell of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe driver was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and taken to Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationA demand for her insurance certificate and driving licence was not met at a garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeShe was convicted of drink driving and driving without insurance. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtShe had one previous conviction from September 2023 for drink driving. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHer solicitor said she cooperated fully with gardaí and had difficulties in her personal life. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a two-year disqualification and fines totalling €700, with 11 months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe driver recorded a breath alcohol concentration of 39 micrograms per 100 millilitres, above the legal limit of 22. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Feb2026'Swerving from side to side' - Mum of two caught drink driving by Longford gardaí
Court report on the conviction and sentence of Inga Jacob for drink driving and driving without insurance. It gives details of the garda detection, breath test result, previous conviction and sentence. No existing case matches.
convicted, Inga Jacob, 55, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Inga Jacob