Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3984Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Limerick · 26 Nov 2024

Danny Connors, 30, jailed for seven years over hit-and-run death of James Forde, 56, in Limerick

Danny Connors, 30, was sentenced to seven years in prison (with the final six months suspended) and a 15-year road ban at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for dangerous driving causing death after he struck and killed James Forde, 56, at a pedestrian crossing on Ennis Road, Limerick City, on 26 November 2024 while driving without a licence and under the influence of cannabis.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Jan
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatConnors ran a red light and struck James Forde at a pedestrian crossing on Ennis Road, Limerick City, on 26 November 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatIn the run-up to the fatal hit-and-run, Connors had broken a stop sign and driven on the wrong side of the road. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe collision cast Forde into the air, he fell heavily on his head, and he remained lifeless on the roadway. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereJames Forde had an address at Clondrinagh Halting Site, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe collision occurred at 2pm on 26 November 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeConnors had consumed cannabis before getting into his car. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeConnors pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving causing death, two counts of dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a licence, failing to offer assistance at the scene, and failing to remain at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe sentencing hearing took place at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceConnors was sentenced to seven years in prison with the final six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceConnors was given a 15-year road ban. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentences were backdated to 28 November 2024, when Connors was first taken into custody. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence included concurrent sentences of six years for failing to offer assistance and four months for other driving offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherConnors had 120 previous convictions at the time of the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherFootage of the fatal hit-and-run was previously played in court showing the moment of impact. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Disqualified driver who killed pedestrian in Limerick hit-and-run jailed for 6½ years

    Reports the sentencing of Danny Connors to seven years (six months suspended) and a 15-year road ban, with details of the collision, his 120 previous convictions, cannabis use, and the victim impact statement from his sister Áine Forde.

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