Barry Lysaght Finally Faces Charges After 20-Year Chase | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Barry Lysaght, who sparked a wild 2003 car chase in Dublin while intoxicated and addicted, is finally facing justice after 20 years on the run — he pleaded guilty to stealing a car and endangering lives, kicked cops, and even tried to ram their patrol car. The stolen vehicle was taken from a bingo hall, and he was rushing a child to Crumlin hospital. Despite fleeing to the UK and returning briefly in 2016, he was arrested again in May. His lawyer says he’s been clean for four years and even offered €100 to the officers. Sentencing is delayed until October 29th pending a governor’s report and…