Ireland Case No. 11437Speeding · Co. Donegal · 10 Jun 2025
Speeding Inishowen driver fined €450 at Carndonagh District Court
Jonathan McLaughlin of Carndonagh was convicted of speeding in absence after being detected at 123 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on the R244 at Magherarnett on 10 June 2025. He was fined €450, with six months to pay.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced21 Jan
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Key facts
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- whatA man from Inishowen was caught driving at 123 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. (donegallive.ie)
- whatGardaí detected the vehicle at 123 km/h at 7.30pm. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe offence took place on the R244 main road at Magherarnett, Carndonagh. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on 10 June 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA fixed charge penalty notice for the speeding was issued but was not paid. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defendant did not attend court to answer the charge. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe speeding charge was heard at Carndonagh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge ruled the case could proceed in the defendant's absence. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceHe was convicted of speeding and fined €450, with six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
- otherRecognisance of €150 cash was fixed should he wish to appeal. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jan2026Speeding Inishowen driver who fails to turn up in court is fined €450
Reports the court outcome: McLaughlin did not attend, the case proceeded in his absence, he was convicted and fined €450 with six months to pay, and the court fixed €150 cash recognisance should he appeal.
convicted, Jonathan McLaughlin, 44, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan McLaughlin