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Case No. 11839Dangerous driving · Co. Offaly · 8 Oct 2025

Tullamore woman fined and disqualified over dangerous driving

Hilary Mahon, 54, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to dangerous driving on 8 October 2025 at Whitehall, Puttaghan, Tullamore. Judge Cody fined her €300 and disqualified her from driving for two years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced9 Dec
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGarda Connaughton saw the car being driven in a reckless manner and followed it towards Daingean. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí observed the car swerving onto the wrong side of the road. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe driver was seen throwing items from the car, later identified as fast food rubbish. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Whitehall, Puttaghan, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Wednesday 8 October 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe driver stopped and was arrested by Garda Connaughton. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was charged with dangerous driving under Section 53 (1) of the Road Traffic Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity, according to her solicitor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was fined €300 with six months to pay. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe defendant was disqualified from driving for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence described the incident as totally out of character. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Dec2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore motorist acted 'totally out of character', court hears

    Court outcome of the dangerous driving charge: fine of €300 and a two-year driving disqualification. Gardaí had observed the car swerving onto the wrong side of the road and the driver throwing items from it.

    convicted, Hilary Mahon, 54, female, named, irish (judged from name)Hilary Mahon