Cork man gets three-year ban for drink driving

A Cork man who pleaded guilty to drink driving is addressing his problem with alcohol, a recent sitting of Macroom District Court was told.

Court presenter Sergeant Trish O’Sullivan told the court that gardaí attended a road traffic accident at Aherla More in Aherla, Co Cork, on August 26, 2025. At the scene, they found a van that had been involved in a single-vehicle accident.

Sitting down next to the passenger side of the van was Paul Moriarty, aged 40, of Iona Hall, Glasheen Rd, Wilton, Cork.

Moriarty, who admitted he was the driver of the vehicle, appeared to be intoxicated, was slurring his words, and his eyes were bloodshot.

He failed a roadside breath test, was arrested, and taken to Macroom Garda Station.

At the garda station, Moriarty recorded a breath alcohol level of 85mg per 100ml, placing him in the three-year mandatory disqualification category as he had no previous convictions.

Defence solicitor Sean Cahill said Moriarty was a full-time carpenter who was a valued employee.

The court heard that Moriarty had an alcohol problem and had not driven since the incident.

Mr Cahill said his client was now attending support services and had good family support.

Judge John King said Moriarty appeared to be addressing the problem, and noted that he had no previous convictions and made full admissions.

Moriarty was convicted, fined €350, and disqualified from driving for three years.

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