MMA FIGHTER Joshua Allen has been charged with a single count of dangerous driving after an incident in east Cork. 

Allen, from Ballinamona, Shanagarry, Co Cork, is charged with a single count of dangerous driving under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act. The incident happened in the townland of Monagurra on 27 October last. 

Allen, 26, appeared briefly in Midleton District Court this morning wearing a black coat. 

Court presenter Sergeant Majella O’Sullivan said that certificates of arrest, charge and caution were submitted by the arresting garda who was not in court. 

The sergeant asked Judge Colm Roberts to adjourn the case until 5 February, 2026 as a file was being prepared by the investigating garda. 

She said this file, when completed, would be forwarded for directions on further charges.

Solicitor for Allen Don Ryan consented to the adjournment and said that that he had no other applications to make. 

Allen, who has been involved in Mixed Martial Arts fighting and stone carver, is also the eldest son of well known celebrity chef Rachel Allen.