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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12541Careless driving causing harm; failing to stop at the scene of an accident (hit and run) · Co. Kilkenny · 15 Feb 2025

Kilkenny man charged with careless driving causing harm and hit and run

Michael McCain has been charged with careless driving causing harm and failing to stop at the scene of an accident. The matter was sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court after a book of evidence was presented at the local district court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe charges arose from an incident on the Dublin Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 15 February 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is to go to trial on a charge of careless driving causing harm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is also charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, known as a hit and run. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was presented at the local district court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter go forward to the next sitting of Kilkenny Circuit Criminal Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge gave the usual alibi warning and sent the matter forward to the Circuit Court sittings commencing on November 18. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Oct2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Hit and run - Kilkenny man charged with careless driving causing harm

    First report of the case. The article covers the district court step, the DPP direction, and the referral to the Circuit Court sitting on November 18.

    accused, Michael McCain, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael McCain