Man who drove into Kilkenny City while under the influence of cocaine gets driving ban

A driving ban of three years has been given to a motorist convicted of driving under the influence of cocaine.

On March 3, 2022, gardaí stopped a vehicle at Margaretsfield, on the Callan Road from Kilkenny City.
Driver of the car was Brendan Mannion, 1 Coolmine Boulevard, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

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Gardaí suspected Mr Mannion was intoxicated and conducted an oral fluid test. This proved positive for cocaine.
Mr Mannion was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station where a doctor carried out a blood test. This was also positive for cocaine.

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Mr Mannion was apologetic and embarrassed to be in court, his solicitor said.
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Mannion. She imposed a fine of €300 and disqualified him from driving for one year.