Ireland Case No. 30899Driving a vehicle at a member of An Garda Síochána (substantial risk of death or serious harm) · Co. Limerick · 27 Oct 2022
Rathkeale man pleads guilty to driving car at garda patrol vehicle
Roger Ryan, 43, of Fairhill, Rathkeale, pleaded guilty at the Circuit Court to driving his car at a marked garda patrol vehicle on 27 October 2022, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to the garda inside. He was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 17 November 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Nov
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe defendant drove his car at a marked garda patrol vehicle. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatThe conduct created a substantial risk of death or serious harm to a member of An Garda Síochána. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe offence took place at or near Fairhill in Rathkeale. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 27 October 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Morrissey remanded Ryan in custody on the same terms. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtSentence is scheduled for 17 November 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe exact time of the incident is not yet known. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherHis barrister requested a report be prepared by the governor of Limerick Prison. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe injured garda will be canvassed for a victim impact statement. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe defendant is in custody on the matter. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Nov2026Limerick man pleads guilty to driving his car at a member of An Garda Siochana
Plea of guilty entered at Circuit Court; defendant remanded in custody pending sentencing on 17 November 2026.
accused, Roger Ryan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Roger Ryanvictim