'Totally irresponsible' teenage driver was caught doing 100mph on Cookstown dual-carriageway, Magherafelt court hears

Michael Henry, aged 19, from Dunminning Road, Cullybackey, was also fined £200 with a £15 offender's levy.

Imposing the disqualification, District Judge Oonagh Mullan remarked that it was “totally irresponsible” and an “appalling” speed.

Bail was fixed to appeal the disqualification and permission granted to drive pending appeal.

Magherafelt Magistrates Court was told the detection was made by police using a radar device in the evening of September 26.

A defence lawyer, who handed character references into court, said the incident was entirely out of character for Henry who works as a bus builder.

He stressed this was the first time the defendant has appeared in a court and he does not intend to be in court again.

The lawyer said it had been “an error of judgement” on the part of Henry, who requires his licence for work, education and recreational use.