KILDARE: Disqualified for drink-driving on the Main Street of Newbridge

A Newbridge man was convicted at Naas District Court on Thursday, February 15 last, for a drink-driving offence committed on the Main Street of the town.

Felix O'Mahony, with an address given as 257 The Oaks in Newbridge, was convicted of the offence by Judge Desmond Zaidan.

The court was told by gardaí that on August 23, 2021, the 37-year-old was stopped by gardaí on the Main Street and failed a roadside breath test.

Gardaí added that Mr O'Mahony has 12 previous convictions, all of which are for road traffic offences, but none for any previous drink-driving offences.

Judge Zaidan imposed a two-year driving ban on Mr O'Mahony, in addition to a fine of €400, which is to be paid within three months.