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PATRICK
HORAN
SOLICITORS
Former member of An Garda Siochana.
REPRESENTING PEOPLE IN DUBLIN & ACROSS IRELAND.
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Irish Driving Licence Laws: 8 Critical Facts That Could Save You From Court
Get reacquainted with your licence

Patrick Horan
Feb 153 min read


Understanding Your Rights: A Guide to Alcohol Test Specimens and Analysis in Ireland
Part 1 of Our Alcohol Testing Series on what happens to blood and urine specimens that are sent to the State laboratory after a motorist...

Patrick Horan
Feb 142 min read


The Science of Sentencing: Why Different Judges Give Dramatically Different Punishments
Lunch is now officially the most important meal of the day

Patrick Horan
Feb 66 min read


Driving Without Insurance in Ireland: Public Myths vs Legal Facts
The (slight) madness of crowds

Patrick Horan
Feb 42 min read


Understanding Penalty Points in Ireland: A Complete Driver's Guide 2025
Think before you pay.

Patrick Horan
Feb 22 min read


Driving Without a Licence in Ireland: What You Need to Know (and Why It’s Serious Business)
Keep an eye on your wallet

Patrick Horan
Jan 293 min read



Patrick Horan
Jan 283 min read


Why Your Friend Can Probably Drink More Than You (2025 Guide)
When it comes to alcohol we're all different

Patrick Horan
Jan 264 min read


What happens if a driver refuses to give a sample of blood?
Precision matters

Patrick Horan
Jan 183 min read


Driving Without Insurance in Ireland: What You Need to Know
D riving without insurance in Ireland is a serious offence that carries significant penalties. But what exactly does it mean for you if...

Patrick Horan
Jan 154 min read


Drink Driving Cases in Ireland: Will Your Case Be Made Public?
The odds are in your favour

Patrick Horan
Jan 123 min read


What happens after a drink driving arrest in Ireland?”
Questions answered

Patrick Horan
Jan 123 min read


The Case That Changed Irish Drink Driving Law: Our Landmark 2022 Victory
I n February 2022, the firm secured a victory that redefined Irish drink driving law. For the first time in Irish legal history, the...

Patrick Horan
Jan 93 min read


Dangerous Driving in Ireland: What You Need to Know
Context is key.

Patrick Horan
Jan 71 min read


How to beat a Drink Driving Charge in Ireland: Part 2, Medical & Technical Defences
Doctors, specimens and breath tests

Patrick Horan
Jan 52 min read


How to Beat a Drink Driving Charge in Ireland: Part 1, Overview and Statistics
Ways and (yet more) means...

Patrick Horan
Jan 42 min read


Drug Driving in Ireland: Essential Facts You Need to Know for 2025
The drugs don't work...

Patrick Horan
Jan 32 min read


Hit and Run Ireland: Legal Consequences of Leaving the Scene of an Accident (2025 Guide)
Stop? Yes please.

Patrick Horan
Dec 30, 20244 min read


What Happens After a Drink Driving Arrest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Nothing is inevitable

Patrick Horan
Dec 28, 20247 min read



Patrick Horan
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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