Ireland Two men charged with dangerous driving during fuel protest on M1 in Louth
On Monday 13 April 2026 at about 6pm, articulated tractor units were reported blocking the M1 northbound after junction 14 at Braganstown, Castlebellingham, Co Louth, during a fuel protest, and gardaí responded to alleged dangerous driving. Two men, Aaron Goss, 22, and Ryan Quinn, 29, were arrested at 7pm and charged with dangerous driving on the M1, which they are alleged to have committed. On Tuesday 14 April 2026 they appeared before Drogheda District Court, where Judge Nicola Andrews remanded both men on bail on their own bond of €300 with no garda objection. The next court date is 11 May 2026 at Drogheda District Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged14 Apr
- In court14 Apr
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Articulated tractor units were reported blocking the M1 northbound carriageway after junction 14 during a slow-moving fuel protest.
- The alleged dangerous driving was of a manner that caused a danger to other road users.
- Where
- The alleged dangerous driving took place on the M1 at Braganstown, Castlebellingham, Co Louth.
- When
- The incident happened on Monday 13 April 2026 at about 6pm.
- Cause
- The alleged dangerous driving followed a fuel protest.
- Investigation
- Gardaí intervened and directed the trucks to stop on the hard shoulder of the motorway.
- Inspector Kevin Toner gave evidence that the two accused were arrested at 7pm.
- Charges
- Aaron Goss (22) and Ryan Quinn (29) were charged with dangerous driving on the M1 at Braganstown on 13 April.
- Other details
- Aaron Goss is listed as living at Ballymakellet, Ravensdale, Co Louth, though one source gives Ballymakellett, Ravensdale, Dundalk.
- Ryan Quinn is listed as living at Dobbin Road, Richill, Co Armagh.
- Both articulated tractor units were impounded under the Road Traffic Act.
- In court
- Both men appeared before Judge Nicola Andrews at Drogheda District Court on 14 April 2026.
- There was no garda objection to bail, subject to conditions, and both men were remanded on bail on their own bond of €300.
- Ryan Quinn must stay out of County Louth apart from attending court, and the judge warned that his bail would be revoked if he breached its terms.
- The next court date is 11 May 2026 at Drogheda District Court.
27 statements extracted from the articles
- whatSeveral articulated tractor units were blocking traffic on the M1 northbound carriageway after junction 14. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whatTwo men were accused of dangerous driving on the M1 motorway. (rte.ie)
- whatTwo truck drivers are accused of dangerous driving during a slow-moving fuel protest on the M1. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whereThe dangerous driving happened on the M1 at Braganstown, Co Louth. (rte.ie)
- whereThe alleged dangerous driving took place on the M1 at Braganstown, Castlebellingham. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on a Monday evening at about 6pm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 13 April 2026. (rte.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence happened on April 13. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- causeThe dangerous driving followed a fuel protest. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí intervened and the trucks were directed to stop on the hard shoulder. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationGardaí were called to an alleged incident of dangerous driving on the motorway at Braganstown. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe accused were arrested at 7pm. (rte.ie)
- investigationGardaí were called to an incident on the motorway of alleged dangerous driving. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- investigationInspector Kevin Toner gave evidence that he arrested the accused at 7pm. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeBoth drivers were arrested for an alleged offence contrary to the Road Traffic Act. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeThe drivers have since been charged. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- chargeBoth men were charged with dangerous driving on the M1. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe alleged dangerous driving was of a manner that caused a danger to other road users. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtThe drivers are due at Drogheda District Court on Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 10:30am. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtThere was no garda objection to bail, subject to conditions. (rte.ie, dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtJudge Nicola Andrews remanded both men on bail. (rte.ie)
- courtThe next court date is 11 May at Drogheda District Court. (rte.ie)
- courtThe two men appeared before Drogheda District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtRyan Quinn must stay out of County Louth apart from attending court as part of his bail. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- courtJudge Andrews warned Ryan Quinn that she would revoke his bail if he breached its terms. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- sentenceJudge Andrews remanded both men on bail on their own bond of €300. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
- otherBoth articulated tractor units were impounded under the Road Traffic Act. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Apr2026Fuel protestors appear in court charged with dangerous driving on the M1 in Louth
Adds the court appearance at Drogheda District Court, the arrest and bail details, bail conditions (Ryan Quinn must stay out of County Louth apart from attending court), and the next court date of May 11.
accused, Aaron Goss, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Gossaccused, Ryan Quinn, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Quinn - 14 Apr2026Two men appear in court following fuel protest
Names and ages of both accused, the fuel protest context, the arrest time, and the bail and remand to 11 May 2026 before Drogheda District Court.
accused, Aaron Goss, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Gossaccused, Ryan Quinn, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Quinn - 14 Apr2026Tractor units impounded by Gardaí in Louth and drivers arrested
Confirms the drivers were charged and gives the court date of Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 10:30am at Drogheda District Court. Adds that both tractor units were impounded and that the trucks were directed to the hard shoulder. Does not name the drivers.
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