Woman put off road

A young woman who was caught speeding and driving without insurance was banned from driving at Nenagh District Court recently.

Winifred Toohey (23) of Ormond Keep, Nenagh, was detected by gardaí driving at 90kmph in a 60kmph speed limit zone at Dublin Road, Roscrea, on March 18, 2024. She was asked to produce a driving licence and certificate of insurance but failed to do so.

The following July 22, gardaí stopped Ms Toohey driving at Lisboney, Nenagh. She had no insurance, no tax and was driving on a learner permit without the company of a fully-qualified driver. Her vehicle was seized.

Ms Toohey, who had no previous convictions, appeared in court via video link from prison. She had been taken into custody after four bench warrants were issued over her failure to attend court.

Solicitor Johnny Spencer said the defendant had gone to live in a mobile home in Templemore and had no access to her post. Judge Marie Keane imposed fines totalling €600 and disqualified Ms Toohey from driving for four years.