A former jockey has entered a guilty plea to a drunk-driving charge from Australia.
The plea was entered before Judge Vincent Dean at a special sitting of Tuam District Court.
Brendan McDonagh, Knockerasser, Moycullen was put off the road for three years when he was convicted in his absence of drunk driving on November 11, 2024.
Judge Dean heard that the defendant was seen driving erratically by Gardaí on the date in question. He was speeding and revving his vehicle loudly, and Gardaí followed him and made an arrest.
He had two previous convictions and had been put off the road for six months in the past.
Sean Acton solicitor (defending ) said he was entering a guilty plea on behalf of his client who was in Australia. He was there for work reasons.
He stated that his client was a jockey who now had a false leg and other physical difficulties.
Judge Dean imposed a three-year driving disqualification.
