Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23302Uninsured driving, use of vehicle without certificate of roadworthiness, failure to produce insurance certificate, use of a false instrument · Co. Offaly · 5 May 2025

Woman summonsed for uninsured driving in Edenderry fails to appear at Tullamore court

Zita Izabella Bardosi, 52, of Edenderry, did not appear at Tullamore District Court on 3 October 2026 to face summonses for uninsured driving, using a vehicle without a certificate of roadworthiness, and using a false instrument. Her solicitor said she feared losing her job, and the case was adjourned to 7 October 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeShe is accused of uninsured driving at JKL Street, Edenderry on 5 May 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe was summonsed by Garda Pat McGee for failing to produce an insurance certificate and a CRW. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeA separate summons alleged she used a false instrument at her address on 27 April 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe woman did not appear at Tullamore District Court to face summonses. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor applied for an adjournment and indicated a guilty plea to the McCrossan summons. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted an adjournment to 7 October 2026. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHer solicitor told the judge she would lose her job if she came to court. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Woman summonsed for Offaly uninsured driving did not appear in court

    Reports the defendant's non-appearance at Tullamore District Court, the solicitor's explanation, the judge's remark, and the adjournment to 7 October 2026.

    accused, Zita Izabella Bardosi, 52, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Zita Izabella Bardosi