Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18507Drink driving · Co. Westmeath

Motorist fined €250 and disqualified for drink-driving at Tullamore court

Beno Robenek, of Letterkenny, Donegal, was seen driving on the N52 near Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath, after gardaí were alerted on October 16, 2023, and was flagged down by a member of the public. A breath test showed 61 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. He pleaded guilty to drink-driving at Tullamore District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody fined him €250 and disqualified him from driving for two years, with the ban not taking effect until June 1. The sentence was reported on January 25, 2024, and that is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jan
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Beno Robenek was convicted of drink-driving after being flagged down by a member of the public.
Where
The motorist was seen driving on the N52 near Tyrrellspass, County Westmeath.
When
Gardaí were alerted on October 16, 2023 about the driving.
Cause
A member of the public flagged the motorist down.
Investigation
A breath sample showed a concentration of 61 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to the drink-driving charge, entered by his solicitor.
In court
Sergeant Brendan Kearns gave evidence at Tullamore District Court.
Sentence
  • Judge Andrew Cody fined him €250 and disqualified him from driving for two years.
  • The driving ban was ordered not to take effect until June 1.
Other details
  • His solicitor applied for a postponement of the driving ban.
  • He has a previous conviction for assault dating back to 2007.
  • The court report of the sentencing was published on January 25, 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe man had been seen driving on the N52 near Tyrrellspass. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted on October 16 of last year about the driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe motorist was flagged down by a member of the public. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationA breath sample showed a concentration of 61 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to the drink-driving charge. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtSergeant Brendan Kearns gave evidence at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody fined him €250 and disqualified him from driving for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe driving ban was ordered not to come into effect until June 1. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had a previous conviction for assault dating back to 2007. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor applied for a postponement of the driving ban. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jan2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Drink-driver flagged down by member of public appears in court in Tullamore

    Court report of the sentencing. Gardaí were alerted on October 16 of last year, and the article gives a breath test reading of 61 micrograms.

    convicted, Beno Robenek, 48, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Beno Robenek