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Case No. 9966Careless driving causing death · Co. Donegal · 18 Sep 2024

Clonmany man returned for trial over fatal careless driving collision

On 18 September 2024, Michael Toland, a man in his 80s, died at the scene after being knocked down by a van while crossing the road near his home at Annaugh, Clonmany, Co Donegal. Danny Hirrell, a 51-year-old man from Cloontagh, Clonmany, was charged with careless driving causing death. He appeared before Carndonagh District Court in April 2026 for service of the Book of Evidence, was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, and was remanded on continuing bail. His Circuit Court trial is due to commence on May 5 at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was returned for trial over a fatal road traffic collision in Clonmany.
  • Michael Toland died after being knocked down by a van while crossing the road near his home.
Where
The collision happened at Annaugh, Clonmany, Co Donegal.
When
The collision happened on 18 September 2024.
Cause
The man charged is alleged to have caused the death through careless driving.
Other details
  • Michael Toland was a father and grandfather in his 80s.
  • Danny Hirrell is a 51-year-old man from Cloontagh, Clonmany.
Charges
  • Danny Hirrell is charged with careless driving causing the death of Michael Toland.
  • Danny Hirrell also faces a separate charge of possessing an unregistered vehicle, a UK-registered grey Ford Transit van, which was adjourned to December 15.
In court
  • Danny Hirrell appeared before Carndonagh District Court for service of the Book of Evidence.
  • The judge returned Danny Hirrell for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • Danny Hirrell was remanded on continuing bail.
  • The Circuit Court trial is due at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing on May 5.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was returned for trial over a fatal road traffic collision in Clonmany. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMichael Toland died after being knocked down by a van while crossing the road near his home. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe collision happened at Annaugh, Clonmany. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened on 18 September 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMr Hirrell is charged with careless driving causing the death of Michael Toland. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMr Hirrell also faces a separate charge of possessing an unregistered vehicle, a UK-registered grey Ford Transit van. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMr Hirrell appeared before Carndonagh District Court for service of the Book of Evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge returned Mr Hirrell for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Circuit Court trial is due at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, commencing on May 5. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMr Hirrell was remanded on continuing bail. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Clonmany man faces Circuit Court trial on charge of careless driving causing death

    Reports the Book of Evidence being served and the order returning Danny Hirrell for trial, with a separate unregistered vehicle charge adjourned to December 15.

    accused, Danny Hirrell, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Danny Hirrellvictim, Michael Toland, 80s, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Toland