GAA star Matty off road for three years
Wednesday March 10 2010
WEXFORD GAA star Matty Forde (pictured) was disqualified from driving for three years at Gorey Court last week, after he pleaded guilty to drink driving.
The 30-year-old, with an address given as Ballyfad, Coolgreany, was charged with drink driving at Knockmullen, Gorey, on February 21 last year.
The court was told that Sergeant O'Leary stopped him driving a jeep at 2.35 a.m. and a urine test revealed 215 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of urine.
Solicitor Gerry Flynn said that his client is a single man with no previous convictions. His client was present in court, and apologised for his actions.
He asked for a short postponement to allow him to make arrangements in relation to his employment. The court was told he works as a sales person and 'would be on the road on a regular basis.'
Judge William Earley fined him ¤200, and disqualified him for three years, to take effect from May 1.
