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Case No. 21003Careless driving · Co. Limerick · 21 Jun 2022

Woman fined for careless driving on N69 near Foynes, Co Limerick

Savannah McCarthy, a 26-year-old Irish woman, was the subject of a garda investigation on the N69 at Sroolane, Foynes, Co Limerick, at around 7pm on June 21, 2022, after an oncoming driver raised concern about an overtaking manoeuvre. Garda Oliver Gee followed the vehicle, obtained dashcam footage and spoke to witnesses, and McCarthy later pleaded guilty at Newcastle West Court to three careless driving offences. The judge fined her €500 on one offence, took the other two into consideration and imposed no driving ban, a sentence reported on May 21, 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 May
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Key facts

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What happened
Savannah McCarthy, a 26-year-old Irish woman, pleaded guilty to three careless driving offences.
Where
The offences took place on the N69 at Sroolane, Foynes, Co Limerick.
When
The incident occurred at around 7pm on June 21, 2022.
Cause
A garda was alerted by an oncoming vehicle overtaking in a manner that was a cause of concern.
Weapon
No weapon is mentioned in the case.
Investigation
Garda Oliver Gee followed the vehicle, sourced dashcam footage and spoke to witnesses.
In court
  • The case was heard at Newcastle West Court.
  • The defence asked the judge not to disqualify McCarthy from driving.
Sentence
  • The judge fined McCarthy €500 on one careless driving offence and took the other two into consideration.
  • No driving ban was imposed.
Other details
  • The defence solicitor said McCarthy has no previous convictions.
  • The defence said no speed was involved and her paperwork was in order.
  • The Limerick Leader article describes McCarthy as an Irish international soccer player.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSavannah McCarthy pleaded guilty to three careless driving offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offences were at Sroolane, Foynes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenGarda Oliver Gee was on duty at around 7pm on the N69 on June 21, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeA garda was alerted by an oncoming vehicle overtaking in a manner that was a cause of concern. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe garda sourced dashcam footage and spoke to witnesses. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Newcastle West Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe defence asked the judge not to disqualify her from driving. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined her €500 on one careless driving offence and took the other two into consideration. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceNo driving ban was imposed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said his client has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said there was no speed involved and her paperwork was in order. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Irish soccer star pleads guilty to careless driving on busy Limerick road

    Court report of a guilty plea and sentence for three careless driving offences; the article dates the incident to June 21, 2022, and was published May 21, 2023.

    convicted, Savannah McCarthy, 26, female, Irish, named, irishSavannah McCarthy