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Case No. 12839Dangerous driving · Co. Louth · 2 May 2025

Van allegedly driven at garda in Ardee, cases adjourned at Dundalk court

A man in his 40s was arrested over a dangerous driving incident in the Clonmore area of Ardee, Co Louth, on 2 May 2025, when a van was allegedly driven at a garda who was seriously injured. At Dundalk District Court, three cases involving the injured garda were adjourned from 24 September to a provisional date of 25 March.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA van was allegedly driven at a garda in the early hours of the morning. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatThe garda was seriously injured. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in the Clonmore area of Ardee. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Friday 2 May 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • investigationA man in his 40s was arrested three days after the alleged incident. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtAn application was made to adjourn three cases involving the garda listed for hearing on 24 September. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe cases will remain on the list for mention only with a provisional new date of 25 March. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherA return to work date is not yet available for the injured garda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Aug2025
    In courtdundalkdemocrat.ie, follow-up
    Dundalk Court: Van allegedly driven at garda

    Reports on the adjournment of three cases at Dundalk District Court; the seriously injured garda has no return to work date; cases moved from 24 September to a provisional date of 25 March.

    victimsuspect, 40s, male