Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill pleads guilty to drink-driving

Northern Ireland football manager Michael O'Neill has pleaded guilty to drink driving.

Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard he was caught by police on the outskirts of the city at about 1am on September 10 around three times the legal drink-drive limit.

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neillplaceholder image
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill

Sheriff Thomas Welsh QC banned O'Neill from driving for 16 months and fined him £1,300.

News you can trust since 1737
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice