Longford driver gets two year driving ban

A defendant who entered a plea of guilty to a drink driving charge was banned from the road for two years at Longford District Court.

Richard Doyle (44) of 17 Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford pleaded guilty to driving with a quantity of alcohol in his system above the legal limit. The court was told the defendant had a reading of 59/100 when he was stopped at Mullolagher, Longford on September 7, 2022.

Judge Bernadette Owens registered a conviction and imposed a fine of €300 with five months to pay. The conviction also attracted a two year disqualification.