Man who drove at 212kph in Laois donates €10,000 to charity

A driver caught doing 212kph on the motorway has donated €10,000 to charity in order to have a dangerous driving charge reduced. 

Conor Bradley (26) of 7 Belgrove Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, had been charged with dangerous driving after he was detected driving at 212kph on the M7 at Cappakeel, Portlaoise on August 23, 2025.

Solicitor Philip Meagher told Judge Andrew Cody that the defendant had been in court a week earlier when he was given the opportunity to donate €10,000 to the Jack and Jill Foundation. Mr Meagher said the donation had been made and he produced a receipt to confirm the transaction.

He said his client had been ‘kindly’ told the court would reduce the charge to careless driving and impose a €300 fine and a six month disqualification if the donation was made. 

Judge Andrew Cody warned the man to keep his “foot off the pedal” as he agreed to reduce the charge to careless driving. 

“Mr Bradley will never get a chance like that again,” warned Judge Cody as he imposed the six month ban and €300 fine on the man at the sitting of Portlaoise District Court.