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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9685Endangering life by driving at a Garda (Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, s.13) · Co. Donegal · 7 May 2024

Convoy man sent forward for trial over alleged driving at Garda

A Convoy man, Keith Kerrigan, 42, of Carrickbrack, Convoy, is accused of driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney at Forest Park, Killygordon, Co Donegal, on May 7, 2024. He has been charged under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, which is an allegation. Kerrigan was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, the DPP consented to trial, and Judge Daly returned him for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, as reported on May 9, 2026. He is set to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Keith Kerrigan, a 42-year-old man of Carrickbrack, Convoy, is charged in connection with an alleged incident involving a vehicle and a Garda.
  • The alleged victim is Garda Aaron Mulvaney.
Where
The alleged incident took place at Forest Park, Killygordon.
When
The alleged incident is dated May 7, 2024.
Charges
  • Kerrigan is charged that he intentionally or recklessly drove directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another.
  • The charge is contrary to section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • Kerrigan was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court, with Garda Paulinę Doherty giving evidence of service.
  • The DPP consented to Kerrigan being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court for trial, and Judge Daly made an order returning him for trial.
Other details
  • Judge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews.
  • Legal aid was granted to Kerrigan's solicitor, and one legal counsel was assigned.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Forest Park, Killygordon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is dated May 7, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeKerrigan is charged with intentionally or recklessly driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKerrigan was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has consented to Kerrigan being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Daly made an order returning Kerrigan for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherJudge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Kerrigan's solicitor, and one legal counsel was assigned. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Trial for Convoy man charged with endangering Garda’s life

    Article reports Kerrigan being served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, DPP consent to trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, and an order returning him for trial. The incident is dated May 7, 2024 at Forest Park, Killygordon.

    accused, Keith Kerrigan, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Kerriganvictim, Aaron Mulvaney, irish (judged from name)Aaron Mulvaney