Man jailed for causing 'mayhem' during 53km-long car chase as he fled gardaí

Court told it was 'miracle and a blessing' nobody was hurt during chase

In the case at Ennis District Court, Judge Patrick Durcan made his comment before imposing the jail term on Robert O’Donnell (25) of Clarina Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick. Picture: Maurice O'Mahony

A judge has jailed a Limerick man for 15 months for creating “huge mayhem” when he fled from gardaí in a 53km-long high-speed car pursuit across south east Clare earlier this year.

In the case at Ennis District Court, Judge Patrick Durcan made his comment before imposing the jail term on Robert O’Donnell (25) of Clarina Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick.