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Case No. 20388Dangerous driving · Co. Offaly · 29 Mar 2022

Offaly hurler Cathal Kiely in court over 111kph dangerous driving charge

Cathal Kiely, a 21-year-old hurler, was charged with dangerous driving after being clocked at 111kph in a 50kph zone on Charleville Road, Tullamore, on 29 March 2022. He appeared at Tullamore Circuit Court on 10 July 2023, where Garda James Cullinan gave evidence of the speed and Kiely said he was wrecked tired after finishing training. The defence noted he was an apprentice electrician rushing to a job, and the court heard he had €2,500 to give to the Dillon Quirke Foundation. Judge Cody directed Kiely to coach three Cúl camps during the summer. The case was adjourned to 4 October 2023 for finalisation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Cathal Kiely was driving at 111kph in a 50kph zone.
Where
The offence was committed on Charleville Road, Tullamore, Offaly.
When
The offence was committed on 29 March 2022.
Charges
Kiely was charged with dangerous driving for driving at more than twice the speed limit.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore Circuit Court on 10 July 2023 and adjourned to 4 October 2023 for finalisation.
Other details
  • Kiely is 21 years old, an apprentice electrician, and a hurler on the senior Kilcormac/Killoughey and Offaly teams.
  • On the day of the offence he had just finished training and was rushing to do a job for his employer.
  • Garda James Cullinan stopped Kiely, who said he was wrecked tired and just wanted to get home.
  • Kiely had €2,500 in court to give to the Dillon Quirke Foundation.
  • Judge Cody directed Kiely to coach three Cúl camps during the summer.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCathal Kiely was driving at 111kph in a 50kph zone (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence was committed on Charleville Road, Tullamore (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence was committed on 29 March 2022 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with dangerous driving because he was driving at more than twice the speed limit (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 4 October 2023 for finalisation (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherKiely is 21 years old and a successful hurler on the senior Kilcormac/Killoughey and Offaly teams (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherOn the day of the offence he had just finished training and was rushing to do a job for his employer (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherKiely is an apprentice electrician (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was driving on a long wide road with little traffic (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherKiely had €2,500 in court to give to the Dillon Quirke Foundation (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Cody wanted Kiely to coach three Cúl camps during the summer (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jul2023
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Court hears Offaly hurler was driving at 111kph in 50kph zone

    First report of the dangerous driving case. Details the court hearing, the speed recorded, the defence submission, and the judge's direction regarding charity and Cúl camp coaching before adjourning for finalisation.

    accused, Cathal Kiely, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cathal Kiely