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Case No. 23481Dangerous driving · Co. Kilkenny · 31 Jan 2022

Nicky Campion convicted and sentenced for dangerous driving in Newpark, Kilkenny

Nicky Campion of Newpark Close, Kilkenny, was convicted of dangerous driving at Kilkenny District Court after driving at high speed towards two sisters, Katie and Helen Meagher, on 31 January 2022. Judge Geraldine Carthy imposed a four-month prison sentence suspended for 18 months and disqualified him from driving for two years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Dec
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Campion came back down the street and tried to drive at them again. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Newpark Close, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereMr Campion's address is 75 Newpark Close. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 31 January 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationGarda PJ Lawlor was on mobile patrol and was flagged down at the scene by the sisters. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtNicky Campion was convicted of dangerous driving at Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Campion of dangerous driving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtA bench warrant was issued for Mr Campion's arrest for sentencing after he was not in court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceA four-month prison sentence was suspended for 18 months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceMr Campion was disqualified from driving for two years. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceMr Campion was told to have no contact with Helen and Katie Meagher. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceMr Campion was told to engage with the probation service and attend therapeutic appointments. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Campion denied the charge and told gardaí he was not even in town that day. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherMr Campion's solicitor said he had just started a new job and had previous convictions related to misuse of intoxicants. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Dec2022
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Sister ‘would have been killed stone dead’ by Newpark dangerous driver Kilkenny Court told

    Full court report covering the conviction hearing and sentencing for Nicky Campion's dangerous driving offence in Newpark Close, Kilkenny.

    convicted, Nicky Campion, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nicky Campionvictim, Katie Meagher, female, irish (judged from name)Katie Meaghervictim, Helen Meagher, female, irish (judged from name)Helen Meagher