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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11824Dangerous driving · Co. Clare · 30 May 2025

Teenager jailed for dangerous driving after high-speed N18 crash

Shane Connors, 18, of Sixmilebridge, pleaded guilty at Ennis District Court to multiple charges, including dangerous driving after a high-speed single-car crash on the N18 in 2025. He was sentenced to three months' imprisonment for dangerous driving, and his total prison sentence is 14 months.

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

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe car hit a barrier and a pole before bouncing back onto the dual carriageway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe car landed on its roof and its engine was ripped out. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the main Limerick to Shannon road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving charge relates to an accident on the N18 on May 30. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe crash followed a late-night burglary in Sixmilebridge in which a wallet and car keys were stolen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeHe was driving the stolen Mercedes in excess of 150 kilometres per hour when he crashed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeOther charges including burglary, criminal damage and theft relate to offences in Clare and Galway. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtShane Connors pleaded guilty at Ennis District Court to multiple charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to three months' imprisonment and disqualified from driving for two years for dangerous driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceA four-year driving ban was imposed for the no insurance charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHis total prison sentence is 14 months. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe did not have a driving licence or insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherHe had no previous convictions before the court sitting. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Teenager who survived high-speed crash on Limerick-Clare road jailed for dangerous driving

    Sentencing report: three months' imprisonment for dangerous driving, two-year driving ban, four-year ban for no insurance, total prison sentence of 14 months. Other charges (burglary, criminal damage, theft) relate to offences in Clare and Galway.

    convicted, Shane Connors, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Shane Connors