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 Tearful woman behind £2,000 Newry theft spree accused of using her ‘children for cover’ by judge Team appointed to help transform parts of Lurgan town centre and improve night-time economy Man living in NI since 2022 said he was ‘unaware’ of drink driving laws More in Portadown New Killylea PS principal Peter ‘truly privileged’ as he looks forward to leading school’s ‘next chapter’ Man is accused of fraud by abuse of position and theft of ‘£120,000’ from airsoft centre No public inquiry on cervical screening scandal ‘insult to women’ but campaigners say: ‘Fight is far from over’ Car stopped in early morning search contained ‘large quantity’ of copper wiring, tools, torches and gloves