Former Cork hurling goalkeeper and All-Star Anthony Nash was involved in a car crash near Blarney where he admitted to being drunk and asked the garda, 'Do you know who I am?'. The drink driving prosecution against him was dismissed at Cork District Court after the defence argued that crucial elements for a successful prosecution were lacking.

Defence barrister Paula McCarthy requested the case's dismissal based on the absence of evidence regarding the fact and time of driving. Judge Phillip O'Leary highlighted the importance of proving that the driving occurred within three hours of alcohol testing for a successful prosecution.

Judge O'Leary stated, 'I have no evidence of the time of driving,' emphasizing the need for concrete proof in such cases. Despite the suspicions, the court does not convict based on assumptions and dismissed the case due to insufficient evidence.

The charge against Nash was related to driving under the influence of alcohol on August 9, 2023, in Cloghroe, Blarney, County Cork. The summons alleged that he had 236 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, exceeding the legal limit of 50 milligrams.

Nash, a former inter-county hurler and two-time All-Star, was involved in the incident before his retirement in 2020. Garda Catherine Byrne testified about the events leading to Nash's arrest, highlighting his admission of being drunk and the aftermath of the accident.

While Nash expressed concerns about his future and the impact of the incident on his life, the court's decision was based on the lack of substantial evidence to support the prosecution. The dismissal of the case raised questions about the importance of concrete proof in legal proceedings.