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Case No. 8419Dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Donegal · 29 Jul 2024

Ramelton man before court over alleged dangerous driving in Dunkineely

Gary Hegarty, a 35-year-old man of Lennon View, Ramelton, is alleged to have dangerously driven a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van at Killaghtee, Dunkineely, County Donegal, on 29 July 2024, causing serious bodily harm to another person. Gardaí arrested him for a court sitting, and at Donegal District Court in Ballyshannon he made no reply to the charge, was granted bail on conditions, and the case was directed for prosecution on indictment. The first court appearance was reported on 30 July 2026, two years after the alleged incident. The latest development is that the case was adjourned until 28 September.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Gary Hegarty, 35, of Lennon View, Ramelton, is alleged to have dangerously driven a van, causing serious bodily harm to another person.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Killaghtee, Dunkineely, County Donegal.
When
The alleged incident took place on 29 July 2024.
Other details
  • The van was a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, allegedly driven in a manner, including speed, that was dangerous to the public.
  • The first court appearance was reported on 30 July 2026, two years after the alleged incident.
Charges
The alleged offence is contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 1961.
Investigation
Gardaí arrested Hegarty for the court sitting.
In court
  • Hegarty appeared at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse, before Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, and made no reply to the charge.
  • The case was directed for prosecution on indictment.
  • Bail was allowed on conditions that Hegarty reside at his current address and commit no offences.
  • Disclosure was ordered to be directed to Hegarty's solicitor.
  • The case was adjourned until 28 September.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is alleged to have dangerously driven a van, causing serious bodily harm to another person in Dunkineely. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe van was a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, driven in a manner that was dangerous to the public. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Killaghtee, Dunkineely. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 29 July 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 53 of the Road Traffic Act 1961. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHegarty appeared at Donegal District Court, held at Ballyshannon Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí arrested Hegarty for the court sitting, and he made no reply to the charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was directed for prosecution on indictment. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Cunningham allowed bail on conditions that he reside at his current address and commit no offences. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtDisclosure was ordered to be directed to Hegarty's solicitor, and the case was adjourned until 28 September. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jul2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Ramelton man before court for alleged dangerous driving in Dunkineely

    First court appearance report: Hegarty appeared at Donegal District Court, Ballyshannon, was granted bail, and the case was adjourned to 28 September. The article was published on 30 July 2026, two years after the alleged incident.

    accused, Gary Hegarty, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gary Hegarty