Former Cork City manager Ger Nash may face drink-driving case hearing next year

Former Cork City FC manager Ger Nash, who was allegedly found smelling of alcohol, with bloodshot eyes and unsteady on his feet, near a crashed car in Midleton, may now have his case heard next year.

Mr Nash, 39, formerly of Fota Island, Co Cork, and now living in Sweden, was charged with dangerous driving and drink driving after he allegedly crashed his car into road signage near a bridge in Midleton on November 6, 2025.

Midleton District Court heard on Thursday that there were some delays in obtaining documentation in the case following the solicitor’s withdrawal of services over a disagreement with the Minister for Justice over changes to their pay.

Judge Colm Roberts agreed to adjourn the case until October 22 for mention and to then set a date for hearing.

Mr Nash is excused from attending court on that date.

His solicitor, Graham Hyde, said that he is looking to introduce the expert evidence of an engineer in the case.

Mr Nash was not present in court on Thursday.

He was arrested at 2.55am on November 6, 2025, at the Lakeview Roundabout, Midleton, Co Cork, by Garda Jerome Maher.

Garda Maher previously told the court that when he found Mr Nash after a car had crashed near the Lakeview Roundabout shortly after 3am on November 6, 2025, there was a strong smell of alcohol from him and his eyes were bloodshot.

Drink-driving charge 

Mr Nash was arrested and was subsequently found to have 52mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath, exceeding the legal limit.

He was subsequently charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and with dangerous driving.

But his solicitor, Mr Hyde, previously said there was no evidence his client was driving dangerously on the night of the alleged offence and that the crash wasn’t witnessed by anyone.

Mr Nash resigned from managing Cork City following his arrest.

He had led Cork City to the FAI Cup final, although they were beaten 2-0 by league champions Shamrock Rovers.

His resignation came days before Christmas and just weeks ahead of the start of the First Division.

He had taken over as the club’s manager midway through the 2025 season after former manager Tim Clancy's resignation.

Cork City had been relegated and Mr Nash said his aim was to lead the club back to the Premier Division in 2026.

But just a couple of days before Christmas, Cork City FC posted on social media that Mr Nash had resigned with immediate effect for personal reasons.

Mr Nash also previously played for Ipswich Town.