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Case No. 16846Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Donegal · 10 Jan 2023

Man sent forward for trial over Killybegs death by dangerous driving

Emmet McCormack, a 51-year-old man of Dooish, Ballybofey, is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Eileen Kennedy, a former postmistress. The alleged offence took place at Corporation, Killybegs, Co. Donegal, on January 10, 2023. When cautioned at an earlier sitting, McCormack replied not guilty. On June 25, 2024, the DPP consented to him being sent forward for trial on the single charge, and the judge remanded him on continuing bail to the Donegal Circuit Court sitting beginning November 12.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 51-year-old man, Emmet McCormack of Dooish, Ballybofey, is charged with dangerous driving causing death.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Corporation, Killybegs, Co. Donegal.
When
The alleged offence took place on January 10, 2023.
Cause
The charge is driving in a manner dangerous to the public, thereby causing the death of Eileen Kennedy.
Charges
The charge against McCormack is a single count, and it is an allegation.
In court
  • McCormack was served with the book of evidence ahead of a sitting of Donegal District Court.
  • When cautioned at an earlier sitting, McCormack replied not guilty.
  • The DPP consented to McCormack being sent forward for trial on the single charge.
  • The judge remanded McCormack on continuing bail to the Donegal Circuit Court sitting beginning November 12.
Other details
  • Bail requires McCormack to sign on once a week at Donegal Town Garda Station.
  • Bail requires McCormack not to contact or speak to any witnesses about the case, including work colleagues.
  • Legal aid has been granted to a solicitor and one barrister.
  • The report on the case was published on June 25, 2024.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 51-year-old man was sent forward for trial at the circuit court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Corporation, Killybegs. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on January 10, 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man faces a charge of driving dangerously, causing the death of Eileen Kennedy. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtEmmet McCormack was served with the book of evidence ahead of a sitting of Donegal District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtWhen cautioned at an earlier sitting, McCormack replied not guilty. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial on the single charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the defendant on continuing bail to the Donegal Circuit Court sitting beginning on November 12. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had previously pleaded not guilty. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherBail requires the defendant to sign on once a week at Donegal Town Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherBail requires the defendant not to contact or speak to any witnesses about the case, including work colleagues. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid had already been granted to a solicitor and one barrister. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jun2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man sent forward for trial on charge of dangerous driving causing death

    Reports the defendant being sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court, the bail conditions, and the plea entered at an earlier sitting.

    accused, Emmet McCormack, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Emmet McCormackvictim, Eileen Kennedy, irish (judged from name)Eileen Kennedy