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Case No. 13712Dangerous driving · Co. Donegal · 20 Apr 2025

Woman charged with dangerous driving in Donegal Town

Olena Maiboroda, a 52-year-old woman, was charged with two counts of dangerous driving in Donegal Town on 20 April 2025, at Druminin and at Spierstown. She was also charged with two counts of refusing to permit a blood or urine sample to be taken. She appeared before Ballyshannon District Court in May 2025, where an interpreter was certified for the case. Her latest development is that she was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 5 September 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Olena Maiboroda, a 52-year-old woman, was charged with dangerous driving in Donegal Town.
Where
The dangerous driving charges relate to incidents at Druminin and at Spierstown, Donegal Town.
When
The dangerous driving charges relate to 20 April 2025.
Charges
  • She was charged with two counts of dangerous driving, contrary to section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961.
  • She was charged with two counts of refusing to permit a blood or urine sample to be taken.
Other details
When charged, she told gardaí she felt bad and would not sleep.
In court
  • She appeared before Ballyshannon District Court, and the report was published on 16 or 17 May 2025.
  • An interpreter was certified for the case.
Sentence
She was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 5 September 2025.
Investigation
Directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions may be given.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereShe was charged with dangerous driving at Druminin, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereShe was further charged with dangerous driving at Spierstown, Donegal Town, on the same date. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe dangerous driving charges relate to 20 April 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationDirections from the DPP may be given. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe woman was charged with two counts of dangerous driving in Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe dangerous driving charges are contrary to section 53 of the Road Traffic Act, 1961. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeShe faces two charges of refusing to permit a blood or urine sample to be taken. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA Ukrainian interpreter was certified for the case. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtShe was remanded on continuing bail to appear again on 5 September 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWhen charged, she told gardaí she felt bad and would not sleep. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 May2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Woman in court over 'significant' dangerous driving incident in Donegal Town

    Reports the court appearance, the two dangerous driving charges at Druminin and Spierstown, Donegal Town, the blood or urine sample refusal charge, and the bail and remand details.

    accused, Olena Maiboroda, 52, female, namedOlena Maiboroda