Letterkenny District Court
A hairdresser led Gardai on a ten mile chase just days after she finished serving a four year driving ban for dangerous driving.
Natalie McGee tried to out-speed Gardai and drove down dirt roads across West Donegal on November 30th last.
The 22 year old only stopped when her car began to smoke and gradually came to a halt.
When Gardai finally caught up with Ms McGee, they discovered that she had no tax or insurance on the car or did not have a driver’s license.
Solicitor for Ms McGee, Mr Kieran Dillon said his client panicked when she saw Gardai and they activated their flashing lights and sirens.
He said she had a troubled background and was now a trainee hairdresser who was now trying to get on with her life.
However Judge Paul Kelly warned Mr Dillon that his client could go to jail as a result of her latest escapade saying “Her liberty is at risk here.”
Falcarragh District Court heard how McGee of Ballina, Falcarragh, has six previous convictions for dangerous driving and two for having no insurance.
Judge Kelly adjourned the case until May 18th and ordered a probation report.