A DOWNINGS man who failed a roadside breath test has been disqualified from driving for two years after pleading guilty to charges.
Francis McGuigan of Murleog was stopped by gardai at Cnoc na Murleog on April 5, 2015.
He provided a breath specimen which returned a reading of 97mg alcohol per 100ml of breath.
Solicitor for the defendant, Kieran Dillon told Judge Paul Kelly that his client had been socialising on the night in question and was fully co-operative with gardai.
He added the 53-year-old is a married father of three who suffers from medical difficulties.
Judge Kelly imposed a fine of €250 and disqualified the defendant from driving for a period of three years, to take effect from November 2.