'Speeds in excess of 190km/h': Kerry TD found guilty of dangerous driving in Cork 

Michael Cahill, of Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, overtook an unmarked garda car and was later observed driving 'at speeds in excess of 190km/h'
'Speeds in excess of 190km/h': Kerry TD found guilty of dangerous driving in Cork 

Kerry TD Michael Cahill at Fermoy court. Picture: Noel Sweeney

A TD has been disqualified for two years and fined €500 after being found guilty of dangerous driving on his way to a public event.

Michael Cahill, of Rossbeigh, Glenbeigh, Co Kerry, overtook an unmarked garda car and was later observed driving “at speeds in excess of 190km/h and very close to 200km/h” while travelling southbound on the M8 near Mitchelstown.

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