Two years off the road for Headford carpenter

ORD carpenter was put off the road for two years and one week when he was convicted of drunk driving by Judge Geoffrey Browne at Tuam District Court. Donal Butler of Glass Valley, Ower, Headford was arrested by Garda Michelle Hallinan on suspicion of drunk driving on September 23 last. [private] On being taken to Tuam Garda Station a sample of his breath showed an intoxalyser reading of 54mg per 100ml of breath. Sean Acton solr said his client was pleading guilty to the offence. He had co-operated fully with the Gardai. His client was a carpenter and employed a number of people. The loss of his licence would have serious consequences for him. Judge Browne imposed a two-year and one-week driving disqualification and a fine of €200. He agreed to postpone the ban until June 1 to allow the defendant time to make alternative travel arrangements. [/private]