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Case No. 8307Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Limerick · 13 Feb 2026

Teen charged with three more offences over fatal Limerick crash

Áine O'Reilly, aged 33, a Limerick nurse, was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash on the N24 at Grange West, Boher, County Limerick, on Friday 13 February 2026. Keelan O'Connell, aged 19, of Scanlon Park, Castleconnell, was charged in March with a number of offences, including dangerous driving causing death, and has been remanded in custody since then. The DPP has directed trial on indictment, and all charges are proceeding. On Wednesday 5 August 2026 he appeared before Judge Catherine Ryan at Limerick District Court and was charged with three further offences under Section 106 (1) of the Road Traffic Act. He is due before the court on 12 August, and the book of evidence is to be prepared for 19 August.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí alleged the VW Golf driven by the accused collided with a Peugeot, which then hit a Nissan Micra.
  • Áine O'Reilly, aged 33, a Limerick nurse and the driver of the Nissan Micra, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Where
The crash happened on the N24 at Grange West, Boher, County Limerick.
When
The crash happened on Friday 13 February 2026.
Cause
  • Gardaí alleged the accused was driving a black 2007 VW Golf at excess speed.
  • Gardaí alleged the accused attempted a dangerous manoeuvre to undertake the Peugeot.
Investigation
A garda confirmed in court that the accused was arrested, charged and cautioned, and made no reply.
Charges
  • In March the accused was charged with a number of offences, including dangerous driving causing death, driving without a licence and driving without insurance.
  • Three further charges under Section 106 (1) of the Road Traffic Act have been brought against the accused.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Judge Catherine Ryan at Limerick District Court on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at a vacation sitting.
  • The DPP has directed trial on indictment, and all charges are proceeding.
  • The accused has been remanded in custody since March.
  • A procedural hearing is set at Limerick District Court for 12 August, and the book of evidence is to be prepared for 19 August.
Other details
The accused is Keelan O'Connell, aged 19, of Scanlon Park, Castleconnell.
15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí alleged the VW Golf collided with the Peugeot, which then hit a Nissan Micra. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe driver of the Nissan Micra, Áine O’Reilly, was pronounced dead at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe crash happened at the N24 at Grange West, Boher, County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe crash happened on Friday 13 February 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí alleged the accused was driving a black 2007 VW Golf with excess speed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeGardaí alleged the accused attempted a dangerous manoeuvre to undertake a Peugeot. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda confirmed in court that he arrested, charged and cautioned the accused, who made no reply. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeIn March the accused was charged with a number of offences, including dangerous driving causing death. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeIn March he was also charged with driving without a licence and driving without insurance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe three new charges are contrary to Section 106 (1) of the Road Traffic Act. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Judge Catherine Ryan at Limerick District Court on the Wednesday morning. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has directed trial on indictment, and all charges are proceeding. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused will appear before Limerick District Court on 12 August for a procedural hearing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe book of evidence is to be prepared for 19 August. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused has been remanded in custody since March. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Aug2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Teen charged with dangerous driving causing death charged with three more offences

    Reports three new charges under Section 106 (1) of the Road Traffic Act, the accused’s appearance at Limerick District Court and the upcoming procedural dates.

    accused, Keelan O'Connell, 19, named, irish (judged from name)Keelan O'Connellvictim, Áine O'Reilly, 33, irish (judged from name)Áine O'Reilly