Ireland Keelan O’Connell charged with further offences over fatal Boher collision
On Friday 13 February 2026, Áine O'Reilly, a 33-year-old nurse, was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision at N24, Grange West, Boher, County Limerick. Keelan O'Connell, a 19-year-old man, was allegedly driving a VW Golf at excess speed when it collided with a Peugeot, which then hit Ms O'Reilly's Nissan Micra. Gardaí arrested Mr O'Connell at his home on 19 March 2026, he was charged with dangerous driving causing death, driving without a licence and driving without insurance, and he was refused bail. At Limerick District Court in late May 2026 he was charged with three further offences under Section 106(1) of the Road Traffic Act, his solicitor said he is not applying for bail, and he is due to appear again in June.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- In court27 May
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ms O'Reilly, a 33-year-old nurse, was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Where
- The collision happened at N24, Grange West, Boher, County Limerick.
- When
- The collision happened on Friday 13 February 2026.
- Cause
- Mr O'Connell, 19, was allegedly driving a black 2007 VW Golf with excess speed.
- The VW Golf allegedly collided with a Peugeot, which then hit a Nissan Micra driven by Ms O'Reilly.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested Mr O'Connell at his home on Thursday 19 March 2026.
- Charges
- He was initially charged with dangerous driving causing death, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
- At Limerick District Court he was charged with three further offences under Section 106(1) of the Road Traffic Act: failing to offer assistance, failing to offer assistance with intent to escape liability, and failing to report the collision to gardaí.
- In court
- He was refused bail and has been in custody since March.
- His solicitor said he is not applying for bail.
- He appeared at Limerick District Court on Tuesday 26 May 2026 and is due to appear again in June.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMs O’Reilly was pronounced dead at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe collision happened at N24, Grange West, Boher, County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe collision happened on Friday 13 February 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeMr O’Connell was allegedly driving a black 2007 VW Golf with excess speed. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe VW Golf allegedly collided with a Peugeot, which then hit a Nissan Micra driven by Ms O’Reilly. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested him at his home on Thursday 19 March. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe was initially charged with dangerous driving causing death, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with failing to offer assistance to Ms O’Reilly and failing to report the collision to gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeThe three new charges are contrary to Section 106(1) of the Road Traffic Act. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe was refused bail and has been in custody since March. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHis solicitor said he is not applying for bail. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe is due to appear again at Limerick District Court in June. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 May2026Teen charged with dangerous driving causing death of Limerick nurse faces further charges
Adds three new charges of failing to offer assistance, failing to report the collision and failing to offer assistance with intent to escape liability, contrary to Section 106(1) of the Road Traffic Act. Also reports the court appearance, bail position and next court date.
accused, Keelan O'Connell, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keelan O'Connellvictim, Áine O'Reilly, 33, female, irish (judged from name)Áine O'Reilly