‘Foolish’ driver fined and banned

Thomas Broughall, Apt 3 Stanhope Street, Athy, was last week convicted of driving without a licence, insurance or NCT, at James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, on July 4 last year.

Thomas Broughall, Apt 3 Stanhope Street, Athy, was last week convicted of driving without a licence, insurance or NCT, at James Fintan Lalor Avenue, Portlaoise, on July 4 last year.

“He was foolish to be in the car on the day,” admitted Ms Josephine Fitzpatrick.

He was fined €200 and disqualified for four years.