Case No. 21965Dangerous driving; driving without insurance · Co. Laois · 8 Jan 2023

Patrick Keyes fined and disqualified after Garda chase in Mountrath

Patrick Keyes, 22, of Rathdowney, admitted to dangerous driving and driving without insurance after a four-car Garda pursuit at Dysart Beg, Mountrath, on 8 January 2023. Judge Andrew Cody fined him €600 and disqualified him from driving for two years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Mar
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Key facts

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  • whatPatrick Keyes, 22, of 29 Quigley Park, Rathdowney, admitted to dangerous driving and driving without insurance (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatA black BMW was the vehicle involved (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe car overtook on a continuous white line on a bend (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatFour Garda patrol cars were involved in the pursuit (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Dysart Beg, Mountrath (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 8 January 2023 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí became aware of the vehicle at 10pm (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed fines of €600 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for two years (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe works on the railway (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherNobody was hurt in the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Mar2023
    Arrested after garda chase in Laois

    Reports the sentencing of Patrick Keyes for dangerous driving and driving without insurance following a four-car Garda pursuit; he was fined €600 and disqualified for two years.

    convicted, Patrick Keyes, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Keyes