Ireland Case No. 3036Dangerous driving causing death, drink driving · Co. Limerick · 18 Mar 2022
Limerick driver Niall O'Halloran jailed for seven years for killing truck driver in drink-driving crash
Niall O'Halloran, 57, was sentenced to seven years at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for dangerous driving causing the death of truck driver Arturs Birznieks in a collision on the N69 at Reens East, Ardagh, Co Limerick, on 18 March 2022. A concurrent six-month sentence was imposed for drink driving and he was banned from driving for ten years.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced20 May
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Key facts
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- whatO'Halloran drove his Volkswagen Passat into the front of a lorry, killing the driver Arturs Birznieks. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe truck was carrying 6,000 live chickens. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe truck collided with a wall and was crushed by its own trailer. (irishtimes.com)
- whatBirznieks died instantly in the impact. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe collision occurred at N69, Reens East, Ardagh, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe collision happened at 2.50am on 18 March 2022. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceJudge Simon McAleese determined an eight-year sentence was appropriate, reduced by one year in mitigation. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 20 May2026Limerick driver who was ‘steaming drunk’ when he killed motorist jailed for seven years
Reports the sentencing of Niall O'Halloran to seven years for dangerous driving causing death and a concurrent six months for drink driving, following a nine-day jury trial in March 2026. Includes details of the collision, blood alcohol evidence, and the victim's wife's statement.
victim, Arturs Birznieks, male, non-irish (judged from name)Arturs Birznieksconvicted, 57, male, irish (judged from name)