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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2657Dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at the scene · Co. Limerick · 26 Nov 2024

Danny Connors refused bail over dangerous driving causing death of James Forde in Limerick

Danny Connors, 30, was refused bail at Cloverhill High Court after being charged with dangerous driving causing the death of James Forde, 53, at Ennis Road, Limerick, on 26 November 2024, and failing to remain at the scene. Judge Mary Ellen Ring cited his previous convictions and a prior failure to attend trial as grounds for remanding him in custody.

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

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  • whereThe incident occurred at Ennis Road, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereJames Forde lived at Shannamore Park, Clareview, Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereDanny Connors lives at Clondrinagh Halting Site, Ennis Road. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGarda Dermot Hallett of Henry Street Garda station in Limerick opposed bail, citing the risk that Connors might not turn up for trial. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDanny Connors is in custody on charges including dangerous driving causing the death of James Forde, 53, and failing to remain at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe bail application was heard at Cloverhill courthouse on Thursday via video link. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtConnors' barrister Rónán Prendergast said his client expected a custodial sentence and was seeking compassionate bail to spend Christmas with his family. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtConnors' previous convictions involved a multiplicity of offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtConnors had previously failed to turn up for trial on lesser charges. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Dec2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man charged with dangerous driving causing death of pedestrian in Limerick refused bail

    Bail application at Cloverhill High Court; judge refused bail citing risk of non-attendance at trial, previous convictions, and reasonable need to prevent further serious offences.

    victim, James Forde, 53, male, irish (judged from name)James Fordesuspect, Danny Connors, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Danny Connors