A young man who led Gardai on a pursuit through farmyards and along country roads before fleeing on foot has been put off the road for two years.
Conor Breslin, 19, appeared at Letterkenny District Court following the incident on September, 30th, 2024.
Garda Sergeant Jim Collins told the court that Gardai out on patrol spotted Breslin driving along the R245 at Carrigart at 3pm in the afternoon.
They were aware that Breslin was not insured and did not hold a driving license.
Gardai pursued Breslin along rural roads and into a farmyard where he stopped when he did a handbrake turn, stopping and facing the Garda patrol car.
The young driver jumped out of the car and fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later.
The court was told that Breslin, of Devlinreagh, Carrigart, Co. Donegal, has no previous convictions.
he was charged with driving without insurance, driving without a license and also two counts of dangerous driving at Devlinreagh, Carrigart, and also Carrick, Carrigart.
His solicitor, Mr Frank Dorrian, said his client is a shy and polite young man who now realises the error of his ways.
He explained that Breslin bought the car and took a chance on taking it for a spin but that things went “spectacularly wrong.”
Mr Dorrian said the Gardai speak well of his client and that he admitted straight away that he was driving the car and had been very polite when caught.
He also disclosed that his client had undertaken the Pro Social Driving Course.
Mr Dorrian said Breslin currently works on farms in rural Donegal during harvest time.
“He is very concerned about this. The message has been delivered and it is understood,” added Mr Dorrian.
Judge Vincent Dean said this was definitely a case where the Pro Social Driving Course was of great benefit.
He said that there was a lot of aggravation in Breslin’s driving. but he now seems to have learned his lesson.
He banned him from driving for two years and fined him a total of €300.
“The reason why it (the sentence) is not much more severe is that it seems he has learned a lesson and hopefully I will not be seeing him again,” added the Judge.
Man who led Gardai on chase “has learned his lesson” after completing driving course was last modified: September 3rd, 2025 by Staff Writer
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