Ireland Case No. 3354Dangerous driving · Co. Louth · 13 Apr 2026
Two truck drivers bailed over dangerous driving during M1 fuel protest near Dundalk
Aaron Goss, 22, and Ryan Quinn, 29, were bailed at Louth District Court sitting in Drogheda after being charged with dangerous driving during a fuel protest on the M1 near Dundalk on 13 April 2026. They are believed to be the first to appear in court in connection with the fuel protests.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged1 Apr
3 reports - In court14 Apr
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports48 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí directed the trucks to stop on the hard shoulder of the motorway. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatGardaí observed a number of articulated tractor units blocking traffic on the M1 northbound carriageway after junction 14. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatBoth drivers of the two lead articulated tractor units were arrested for alleged offences contrary to the Road Traffic Act. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo lorry drivers were arrested on the M1 motorway in Co Louth (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe lorries were articulated tractor units (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe lorries were told to stop on the hard shoulder of the motorway (irishmirror.ie)
- whatBoth lorries were impounded under the Road Traffic Act (irishmirror.ie)
- whatTwo truck drivers appeared in court charged with dangerous driving arising from a fuel protest action on the M1 in Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGardaí observed trucks being driven at a speed and in a manner that allegedly created a danger to other road users. (irishtimes.com)
- whatOfficers observed trucks being driven at a speed and manner that allegedly created a danger to other road users. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe trucks were blocking traffic on the M1 Motorway Northbound carriageway after junction 14. (garda.ie)
- whereThe lorries were blocking traffic on the M1 Northbound after junction 14 (irishmirror.ie)
- whereAaron Goss, 22, is from Ballymakellett, Ravensdale, Dundalk, Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- whereRyan Quinn, 29, is from Dobbin Road, Richhill, Co Armagh. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe alleged dangerous driving occurred at Braganstown, Castlebellingham, south of Dundalk. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 6pm on 13 April 2026. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Monday evening at around 6pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 6pm on Tuesday evening (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at about 6pm on Monday, 13 April 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationBoth drivers of the two lead articulated tractor units were arrested for an alleged offence under the Road Traffic Act. (garda.ie)
- investigationBoth articulated tractor units were impounded under the Road Traffic Act. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInsp Kevin Toner gave evidence that Gardaí responded to incidents of alleged dangerous driving at Braganstown, Castlebellingham, Co Louth, at about 6pm on Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe two accused men were arrested by gardaí and taken to Drogheda Garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe two men were arrested by Gardaí and taken to Drogheda Garda station. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe drivers have been charged. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeBoth drivers were arrested for alleged offences contrary to the Road Traffic Act (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeBoth were charged with one count of driving in a manner dangerous to the public under section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeTwo men appeared in court charged with dangerous driving on a major motorway during a slow-moving fuel protest. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeEach man faces one count of driving in a manner dangerous to the public under section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe drivers were charged and due before Drogheda District Court on 14 April 2026 at 10:30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe drivers are due to appear at Drogheda District Court on 14 April 2026 at 10:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe drivers will appear before Drogheda District Court on Tuesday (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThey appeared before judge Nicola Andrews at Louth District Court in Drogheda on Tuesday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThere was no Garda objection to bail being granted to the men. (irishtimes.com)
- courtBoth men were bailed on a €300 bond to appear before the court again on 11 May. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGoss was granted bail on condition he agreed to commit no further offences. (irishtimes.com)
- courtQuinn was granted bail on condition he stay out of Co Louth other than for court appearances and access to his children. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe hearing took place at Louth District Court sitting in Drogheda before Judge Nicola Andrews. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtEach was bailed on a €300 bond to appear before the court again on 11 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe maximum penalty at district court level is six months in prison and a fine of €5,000. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThey are believed to be the first people to appear before the courts arising from the fuel protest events of the previous week. (irishtimes.com)
- otherQuinn was residing in Co Armagh and had children living in Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- otherQuinn was not working in the Republic. (irishtimes.com)
- otherQuinn shook hands with one of the Garda members in the court. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe men were met by a group of family and well-wishers in the lobby of the courthouse. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThere was a Garda presence outside the court including three Public Order Unit vans. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe men left court with family members to applause from a small crowd outside the courthouse. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThey are believed to be the first to appear in court in connection with the fuel protests that started the previous Tuesday. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 15 Apr2026Truck drivers applauded outside court after arrest over motorway fuel protest
First court appearance in connection with the fuel protests; both bailed on €300 bond to reappear 11 May 2026; no Garda objection to bail.
suspect, Aaron Goss, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Gosssuspect, Ryan Quinn, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Quinn - 14 Apr2026Fuel protesters appear in court over alleged dangerous driving on M1 in Co Louth
Provides details of the court hearing: evidence from Insp Kevin Toner, the specific charge under section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961, bail conditions (€300 bond, Goss to commit no further offences, Quinn to stay out of Co Louth except for court and access to children), and the men's release to applause.
suspect, Aaron Goss, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aaron Gosssuspect, Ryan Quinn, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Quinn - 14 Apr2026Gardai arrest two lorry drivers for blocking busy motorway amid fuel protest
Provides initial arrest details: location on M1 Northbound after junction 14, time around 6pm, that the lorries were articulated tractor units, and that both were impounded under the Road Traffic Act.
suspectsuspect - 13 Apr2026Gardaí arrest two articulated tractor drivers for alleged road offences
Initial arrest and charge report; adds detail that the trucks were blocking traffic after junction 14 on the M1 northbound, that Gardaí directed them to stop on the hard shoulder, and that both articulated tractor units were impounded under the Road Traffic Act.
suspect, malesuspect, male - 1 Apr2026Incidents of alleged Dangerous Driving and 2 Arrests, M1 Motorway Co. Louth
Garda press release confirming the arrest and charging of the two truck drivers, adding that both articulated tractor units were impounded under the Road Traffic Act and specifying the court date and time at Drogheda District Court.
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