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Case No. 5399Dangerous driving · Co. Cork · 14 Jul 2024

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving in Co Cork

Kyle Hayes, a 26-year-old man from Kildimo, Co Limerick, was arrested on Sunday 14 July 2024 after gardaí on patrol pulled him over near Mallow, Co Cork, over an alleged dangerous driving offence on the main Cork-Limerick road at Lissavoura, Grenagh. He was detained under the Road Traffic Act, charged at Mallow Garda station and released on station bail. On Tuesday 23 July he appeared at Mallow District Court, where he was charged with dangerous driving, and his barrister said he was willing to plead guilty to careless driving, but the judge wanted to hear the evidence first. The case was adjourned to 10 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Jul
  4. In court23 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kyle Hayes, a 26-year-old Limerick hurler, is charged with dangerous driving under Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 2011.
Where
  • The alleged offence took place on the main Cork-Limerick road at Lissavoura, Grenagh, Co Cork, which reports also describe as the N20.
  • Gardaí on patrol pulled Hayes over near Mallow.
When
The alleged offence occurred on Sunday 14 July 2024.
Other details
Hayes is of Ballyahsea (also spelled Ballyashea), Kildimo, Co Limerick, and works as a full-time human resources officer.
Investigation
Gardaí said investigations are ongoing.
Charges
  • Hayes was arrested at the scene and detained on suspicion of an offence under the Road Traffic Act.
  • He was charged at Mallow Garda station and released on station bail.
In court
  • His first court appearance was scheduled for Tuesday 23 July at Mallow District Court.
  • On Tuesday 23 July he appeared at Mallow District Court and was charged with dangerous driving.
  • His barrister, Liam Carroll BL, said he was willing to plead guilty to the lesser charge of careless driving if the court accepted it.
  • Judge Colm Roberts said he wanted to hear the evidence before deciding whether to accept the guilty plea to the lesser charge.
  • The case was adjourned to 10 September.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKyle Hayes is accused of a driving offence. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHe was pulled over by gardaí on patrol near Mallow. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged dangerous driving happened on the main Cork-Limerick road at Lissavoura, Grenagh. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe arrest took place on Sunday 14 July 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on July 14th. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was detained on suspicion of an offence under the Road Traffic Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged at Mallow Garda station and released on station bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeKyle Hayes was charged with dangerous driving on the N20 in Co Cork. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHis first court appearance on the charge is scheduled for Tuesday 23 July. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe is due to appear at Mallow District Court at a later date. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHayes appeared at Mallow District Court on Tuesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHis barrister said he was willing to plead guilty to the lesser charge of careless driving. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge said he wanted to hear the evidence before deciding whether to accept the guilty plea to the lesser charge. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to September 10th. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jul2024
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving in Co Cork

    Reports the charge, the Mallow District Court appearance, the defence offer of a plea to careless driving, and the adjournment to 10 September.

    accused, Kyle Hayes, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Hayes
  2. 18 Jul2024
    Chargedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to appear in court over driving charge

    Adds the Garda account of the arrest date, the charge at Mallow Garda station, station bail, and the first court appearance on Tuesday 23 July at Mallow District Court.

    accused, Kyle Hayes, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kyle Hayes