Aaron Donnelly jailed for endangerment after Garda chase

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Aaron Donnelly was sentenced for endangerment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 31 July 2024, receiving four years with the final year suspended after a Garda chase. He was disqualified from driving for six years.

Donnelly was sent forward from the District Court on signed pleas to two counts of endangerment at Tolka Valley Road and North Frederick Street, Dublin. He also admitted unlawful use of a vehicle without consent at St Mary’s Road, Finglas. The offences occurred on 30 November 2021. The proceedings were reported on 31 July 2024.

The chase included driving at 100km/h on the wrong side of Dame Street.

Judge Martin Nolan placed the endangerment in the “middle to high” range and said Donnelly had driven dangerously at very high speed. His sentence was backdated to 12 January 2024; the judge noted his age and progress in custody.

The court also ordered Donnelly to follow probation services’ supervision and directions for one year after release.