Cork man jailed for 'runaway driving escapade' outside pre-school in the city

The judge also banned the man from driving for a period of 15 years, before commenting on the fact that the accused was a disqualified driver even on the day in question

John Forde of Killala Gardens, Knocknaheeny, Cork, had a four-year sentence imposed on him by Judge Dermot Sheehan with the last six months suspended. File picture: Dan Linehan

A father dropping children to a pre-school in Cork City believes he and his kids would not be alive but for the actions of gardaí putting a stop to the reckless endangerment to life caused by a runaway driving escapade.

Another parent who had just put her child into her parked car near New Horizons pre-school, had to jump over the bonnet of her car to avoid being struck on Wolfe Tone Street, Cork, on the day.