Young farmer disqualified from driving after crashing tractor onto car roof

Mr Brendan Donnelly, solicitor for the defendant, said his client had never been in trouble before. When asked what Mr McHugh had been doing on the night, Mr Donnelly said he had been drinking in a pub.

He explained that when Mr McHugh left the pub, he got into his tractor and drove off. He had then been unable to take a turn, ending up on top of the Skoda.

Mr Donnelly said his client had pleaded guilty to the charge, stating Mr McHugh fully cooperated with the gardaí on the night, and this was verified by Insp Calvey.

Judge Mary Devins noted this co-operation when passing judgement. She fined Mr McHugh €300 and disqualified him from driving for three years.