Wexford carer who had a drink after a stressful day at work to calm her nerves is banned from driving
Wexford PeopleA number of cases were dealt with before Wexford district court with Judge Kevin Staunton presiding.
Lolita Cahill (30) of Coolteen, Barntown, Wexford, was convicted of a drink driving offence which occurred on January 5, 2025 at the N25 Barntown. The accused was observed crossing the centre line while driving multiple times warranting gardaí to stop the vehicle.
A breath test was carried out which returned a result of 62 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath. Collette Culleton, solicitor for the accused, told the court that Cahill had a stressful day in work as a carer and had a drink to calm her nerves.
The accused then decided to drive to her friend’s house afterwards. Judge Staunton commented that being a care assistant is a stressful job and sympathised with the accused in that regard. The judge imposed a two year driving disqualification.
Patrick Berry (27) of 4 Park Gorman, Halting Site, Wexford, was stopped by Gardaí on August 17, 2024 at Beechlawn, Wexford, in relation to a broken brake light. Once stopped it was discovered Berry was a learner driver driving unaccompanied and without L plates displayed. Judge Staunton imposed a €150 fine with four months to pay.
Marko Pilv (50) of Colestown, Barntown, Wexford, was fined €300 with four months to pay in relation to an offence of driving without tax on April 24, 2025 at Trinity Street, Wexford.
Michael Fleming (44) of Knockea, Campile, New Ross, Wexford, was convicted of driving without tax on April 17, 2025 at Main Street, Campile.
The court heard that the tax was expired on the vehicle by 422 days.
Fleming informed the court that he had intended to pay the fine however he was having financial difficulties and when he went to pay the fine he was out of time. Judge Staunton imposed a fine of €60 with three months to pay.
Conor Joseph Devereux (23) of Blackhorse, Drinagh, Wexford, was convicted of an offence of driving without insurance and failure to display N plates on January 26, 2025 at Rosslare Roundabout. There was no appearance by the accused and a bench warrant issued for his sentencing.
Devereux subsequently appeared at Wexford district court on October 28 stating he had mixed the days up. Tim Cummings, solicitor for the accused, informed the court that Devereux does have insurance but did not bring proof of insurance to court with him on this day. Judge Staunton subsequently imposed a €500 fine with four months to pay.
Ian Tormey (41) of 22 Cois Mara, Rosslare Strand, Wexford was due before the court in relation to an alleged charge of public intoxication at Green Street, Wexford, on December 27, 2024. There was also an alleged charge of driving without insurance and driving without NCT on July 7, 2024 at Grange Court, Wexford. There was no appearance by Tormey and a bench warrant issued in his absence.
A bench warrant issued for Roisin Walsh (37) of 9 The Sallies, Glenmore, Kilkenny. Walsh is due before the court in relation to multiple road traffic offences including driving without a licence, failure to display L plates, no insurance, and driving unaccompanied. The alleged offences took place on December 27, 2024 at Belleville, Mountgarret, New Ross.