Members Only Birches motorist (71) made ‘foolish’ decision to drink drive after seeing no food in his fridge by Court Reporter October 18, 2025 Image for illustration purposes only A 71-year-old motorist was detected drink driving after nipping out to get food when he checked his fridge and it was bare.... This content is for Armagh I members only. Consider supporting local, independent journalism by signing up for a monthly - or annual – membership. Weekly Membership £1.99 / Week Unlimited weekly access to Armagh ICancel any time Sign Up Monthly Membership £4.99 / Month Unlimited access to all Armagh I contentSupport independent journalism Sign Up Annual Membership £49.99 / Year Two months FREE with an annual membershipUnlimited access to all Armagh I contentSupporting local independent news Sign Up Already have an account? Sign in Login Local jobs Sign Up To Our Newsletter RelatedcourtsCraigavonMembersPaywallPortadown Most read today ‘Not fit for purpose’: Parents of Co Armagh school closed due to ‘ongoing power outage’ call for urgent action South Armagh man to face trial on 16 historic sex charges involving three complainants Drink driver crashed into stationary car at traffic lights in Portadown before making off from scene PUBLIC NOTICE More in Portadown Drink driver crashed into stationary car at traffic lights in Portadown before making off from scene Sinn Féin leaders urge Secretary of State to ‘end threat’ of Drumcree march in Garvaghy Road visit Carla Lockhart accuses PSNI of allowing ‘mob rule on the streets’ as Drumcree standoff continues Police warn Garvaghy Road blockade ‘still illegal’ after thousands attend solidarity rally