Driver who drove at 147km/h on main Sligo/Dublin road is fined at District Court.

"Garda Conor McDonagh told the court that the defendant was detected travelling at a speed of 147km/h. The weather conditions were dry and there was moderate traffic on the road. Garda McDonagh handed in proof of postage of the FCPN to the court. Judge Cunningham found the facts proven. She fined Sherlock €320."

"The defendant who was represented by Mr John Anderson, solicitor, contested the charge as he argued that he did not receive the Fixed Charge Penalty Notice (FCPN) in the post. Aaron Joseph Sherlock (33) of Arkwright Mews, Milton Keynes, England, was charged with exceeding the speed limit of 100km/h at the N4 Drumfin on August 7, 2025."

"Garda Denis Fitzgerald told the court that he detected Flaherty driving at 133km/h. He added that he stopped the defendant at a location near Castlebaldwin. Garda Fitzgerald handed in proof of postage of the FCPN to the court. Judge Cunningham found the facts proven and fined Flaherty €320."

"Also appearing at Sligo District Court was Algimantis Brizinskas (39) of Old Eden House, Eden, Portnoo, Co. Donegal who was charged with stealing two bottles of Hugo Boss fragrances valued at €101 from Grange Pharmacy, Grange, Sligo on October 10, 2023. Sergeant David McDonagh told the court that the defendant was identified on CCTV and that the property was not recovered. The court heard that Brizinskas had 15 previous convictions."

A 33-year-old man was charged with exceeding the 100km/h speed limit at the N4 Drumfin on August 7, 2025. He contested the charge, claiming he did not receive the Fixed Charge Penalty Notice in the post. Garda Conor McDonagh gave evidence that he was detected travelling at 147km/h in dry weather with moderate traffic, and proof of postage was provided. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham found the facts proven and imposed a €320 fine. A 35-year-old man faced a similar charge on August 23, 2025, claiming non-receipt of the notice. Garda Denis Fitzgerald detected him at 133km/h and proof of postage was again provided; a €320 fine followed. A separate case involved a 39-year-old man charged with stealing two Hugo Boss fragrances valued at €101, with CCTV identification and no recovery of the items.

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