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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 22960Dangerous driving; no insurance · Co. Offaly

Young Offaly farmer fled from Garda checkpoint while uninsured

Ronan Mahon, 23, of Crinkle, Birr, County Offaly, appeared at Tullamore District Court charged with two counts of dangerous driving after fleeing a Garda checkpoint while driving with no insurance. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 20 March 2023, offering to reduce the charges to careless driving and consider not disqualifying him if he pays €2,500 to the Court Poor Box.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant is Ronan Mahon, aged 23, of Crinkle, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHe had no insurance on his vehicle. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatHe drove at 100kph on a narrow 80kph road when fleeing the checkpoint. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatNo one was endangered by his driving as he tried to escape. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with two counts of dangerous driving that occurred on the same day. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to 20 March. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he would consider reducing charges to careless driving and not disqualifying him if he pays €2,500 to the Court Poor Box. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe drives silage tractors and trailers for farmers and would lose his job if his licence were taken. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis defending solicitor is Donal Farrelly. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Jan2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Young Offaly farmer driving with no insurance fled from Garda checkpoint

    First court appearance; case adjourned to 20 March 2023 with a condition of €2,500 payment to the Court Poor Box for potential reduction of charges to careless driving and avoidance of disqualification.

    accused, Ronan Mahon, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ronan Mahon