Ireland Case No. 16225Dangerous driving · Co. Dublin · 24 Aug 2024
Man charged with 17 dangerous driving counts after Tallaght funeral chase
On Saturday 24 August 2024, a man allegedly drove erratically in front of a funeral procession at St Aidan's Church in Tallaght, Dublin, then allegedly attempted to ram a garda car and reached speeds above 150km/h on the M50 during a chase to Woodhaven Golf Club in Bray, Co Wicklow, where he was arrested. The suspect is Michael Casey, 28, of Hazel Hill, Tallaght, who was charged with 17 counts of dangerous driving and three related charges, which are allegations. At Dublin District Court on Monday 26 August 2024 he made no reply to the charges, the judge set bail of a €1,000 bond with a €1,500 independent surety, and he was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court the next day.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Aug
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The driver allegedly drove erratically in front of a funeral procession in Tallaght, Dublin.
- The driver allegedly attempted to ram a garda patrol car and was allegedly weaving in and out of traffic.
- The car allegedly reached speeds in excess of 150km/h on the M50.
- Where
- The alleged chase ran from St Aidan's Church in Tallaght to Woodhaven Golf Club in Bray, Co Wicklow.
- When
- The alleged chase took place on Saturday 24 August 2024 in the afternoon.
- Cause
- Gardaí responded to 999 calls about scrambler motorcycles and a car set on fire at Brookfield Road, and a Public Order Unit also attended.
- Investigation
- The car was allegedly pursued by a garda patrol car joined by the Garda Air Support Unit, and the driver allegedly pulled into a Circle K garage before the chase continued.
- The accused was arrested at Woodhaven Golf Club, where gardaí said he had three or four car registration plates.
- Gardaí are enquiring whether the car, which allegedly bore false number plates, was stolen.
- Charges
- Michael Casey, 28, of Hazel Hill, Tallaght, was charged with 17 counts of dangerous driving, and the charges are allegations.
- Casey also faces three related charges for driving without a licence or insurance and unlawfully possessing car registration plates.
- In court
- The case was heard at Dublin District Court on Monday 26 August 2024, where Casey made no reply when charged and did not indicate a plea.
- Sentence
- The judge set bail at a €1,000 bond with a €1,500 independent surety.
- Casey was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court the next day.
- Other details
- Legal aid was granted.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe driver allegedly drove erratically in front of a funeral procession. (rte.ie)
- whatThe driver allegedly attempted to ram a garda patrol car. (rte.ie)
- whatThe car allegedly reached speeds in excess of 150km/h on the M50. (rte.ie)
- whatMichael Casey, 28, was charged with 17 counts of dangerous driving during the alleged chase. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe driver allegedly drove erratically in front of a funeral procession in Tallaght. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe driver was allegedly weaving in and out of traffic at 150km/h on the M50. (thejournal.ie)
- whatThe driver allegedly attempted to ram the patrol car. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe alleged chase ran from St Aidan's Church in Tallaght to Woodhaven Golf Club in Bray, Co Wicklow. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- whenThe alleged chase took place on a Saturday afternoon. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe accused was arrested at Woodhaven Golf Club, where he had three or four car registration plates. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe car was allegedly pursued by a Garda helicopter. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí said the accused was arrested at the golf club and had three or four car registration plates. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí are enquiring whether the car, which allegedly bore false number plates, was stolen. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeMichael Casey was charged with 17 counts of dangerous driving. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe accused also faces three related charges for driving without a licence or insurance and unlawfully possessing car registration plates. (rte.ie)
- chargeCasey also faces three related charges for driving without a licence or insurance and unlawfully possessing car registration plates. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court. (rte.ie, thejournal.ie)
- courtThe accused did not address the court or indicate a plea. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge set bail with a €1,000 bond and a €1,500 independent surety. (rte.ie)
- courtCasey did not address the court or indicate a plea. (thejournal.ie)
- courtCasey was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court the next day. (thejournal.ie)
- sentenceThe accused was remanded in custody to appear at Cloverhill District Court the next day. (rte.ie)
- sentenceThe judge set bail at a €1,000 bond with a €1,500 independent surety. (thejournal.ie)
- otherLegal aid was granted. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Aug2024Man (28) charged with 17 counts of dangerous driving, including alleged 150km/h chase on M50
First report of the charges against Michael Casey, including the alleged chase on the M50, the attempted ramming of a Garda car, the bail hearing and remand to Cloverhill District Court.
accused, Michael Casey, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Casey - 26 Aug2024High-speed funeral driver tried to ram gardaí, court told
Covers the bail hearing and charges against Michael Casey, 28, over the Tallaght funeral chase. This is a different person and incident from case 7027 (Alan Bourke manslaughter, Limerick).
accused, Michael Casey, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Casey