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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8910Speeding · Co. Donegal · 24 Nov 2025

Moville man fined €320 for speeding after late fine payment

Ross Hamilton of Moville, Co Donegal, was charged with driving above the 80kph speed limit on the R239 road at Drumadooey, Fahan, on 24 November 2025. His fixed charge penalty notice was not paid within the required period, so the matter went to Buncrana District Court by summons. He entered a guilty plea and was fined €320, with four months to pay, as reported on 27 June 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Ross Hamilton, of Moville, Co Donegal, was charged with driving above the 80kph speed limit.
Where
The alleged offence took place on the R239 road at Drumadooey, Fahan.
When
The alleged offence took place on 24 November 2025.
Charges
The charge was brought under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act.
Other details
  • The charge related to a 2010-registered Volkswagen Golf.
  • Mr Hamilton's late payment of the fine was returned to him.
  • Many other matters at Buncrana Court were adjourned due to industrial action by criminal defence solicitors.
In court
  • The fixed charge penalty notice was not paid within the required period, so the matter proceeded by summons to Buncrana District Court.
  • Mr Hamilton had no legal representation and entered a guilty plea.
  • The court heard that Mr Hamilton has no previous convictions.
Sentence
  • Judge Emile Daly imposed a fine of €320, the same amount as the fixed charge.
  • Mr Hamilton was granted four months to pay the fine.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe speeding offence took place on the R239 road at Drumadooey, Fahan. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe speeding offence took place on November 24, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeRoss Hamilton was charged with driving above the 80kph speed limit. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge was brought under Section 47 of the Road Traffic Act. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe fixed charge penalty notice was not paid within the prescribed period, so the matter proceeded by summons. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMr Hamilton had no legal representation and entered a guilty plea. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Emile Daly imposed a fine of €320. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMr Hamilton was granted four months to pay the fine. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe charge related to a 2010-registered Volkswagen Golf. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMr Hamilton's late payment of the fine was returned to him. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherMany other matters at Buncrana Court were adjourned due to industrial action by criminal defence solicitors. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that Mr Hamilton has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2026
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Moville man fined €320 in court after failing to pay speeding ticket in time

    Reports the Buncrana District Court outcome for a speeding charge. The fixed charge notice was not paid in time, so the matter went to court; the fine matches the fixed charge amount.

    convicted, Ross Hamilton, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ross Hamilton