'I took a chance', Cork motorist with 10-year ban caught driving at speed told gardaí

Accused was arrested and charged with driving without licence or insurance and brought directly before Cork District Court on Wednesday

Accused was refused bail following Garda objections. Picture: Larry Cummins

A motorist with a 10-year driving ban was spotted by gardaí as he drove past them at speed on Wednesday.

Eugene Bannon, 38, of Windy Heights, Monard, Rathpeacon, Co Cork, was disqualified from driving for 10 years in April 2022.