Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7561Dangerous driving · Co. Limerick

Quad-bike driver charged after reckless driving in Limerick city

A man was found driving a Yamaha Banshee quad bike recklessly through the streets of Limerick city, County Limerick, on Monday, as reported on 7 September 2023. The driving forced road users and pedestrians to move out of the way. After he tried to flee on foot, gardaí from Henry Street caught him following a short pursuit, and the quad bike was seized. The man, described as a young driver, was charged with dangerous driving and is due to appear in court later in September 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged7 Sep
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man, described as a young driver, was found driving a Yamaha Banshee quad bike recklessly.
Where
The driving took place on the streets of Limerick city, County Limerick.
When
The man was caught by Henry Street gardaí on Monday, as reported on 7 September 2023.
Cause
The driving forced road users and pedestrians to move out of the way.
Investigation
The man tried to flee on foot and was apprehended after a short pursuit by gardaí.
Other details
  • The quad bike was seized by gardaí.
  • The quad bike was reportedly previously registered in the UK and had been used by a Midlands construction company before passing to a Limerick owner.
Charges
The man was charged with dangerous driving.
In court
The man is due to appear in court later in September 2023.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Limerick motorist sped through the city on a Yamaha Banshee quad bike and was apprehended after a foot pursuit by gardaí. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe driver was found driving recklessly along the streets of Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe driver was caught by Henry Street gardaí on Monday. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe driving forced road users and pedestrians to get out of the way. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe driver tried to evade gardaí and was arrested after a foot pursuit. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe driver was charged with dangerous driving. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe driver is due to face court later in the month. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe quad bike was seized. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Sep2023
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Quad-bike driver arrested after speeding recklessly through Limerick streets

    First report of the incident. Adds the vehicle type, the foot pursuit, the seizure of the quad, the charge and the planned court appearance.

    accused, male