Ireland Teenager charged over fatal Limerick crash that killed nurse Aine O’Reilly
Nurse Aine O'Reilly, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene after a crash on Friday, 13 February 2026 in County Limerick. The garda alleged that a black 2007 VW Golf driven by Keelan O'Connell, a 19-year-old man, collided with a Peugeot and forced it into her Nissan Micra. On 12 August 2026 O'Connell appeared by video-link before Judge Catherine Ryan at Limerick District Court, charged with dangerous driving causing death, and was remanded in custody, having been held in Limerick Prison since March, with no bail application made. He is expected to face one further charge, and his latest court date is Wednesday, 19 August 2026, when he is to be served with the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Aug
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The garda alleged the black 2007 VW Golf collided with a Peugeot, forcing it into a Nissan Micra driven by Aine O'Reilly.
- When
- The incident is alleged to have happened on Friday, 13 February 2026.
- Where
- The incident happened in County Limerick.
- Cause
- The garda alleged the driver was travelling at excess speed.
- The garda alleged the driver attempted a dangerous manoeuvre to undertake the Peugeot.
- Other details
- Aine O'Reilly was a nurse on her way to work and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- He has been held in Limerick Prison since March.
- Charges
- Keelan O'Connell, 19, is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Aine O'Reilly.
- He is expected to face one further charge in relation to the incident.
- In court
- On 12 August 2026 he appeared by video-link before Judge Catherine Ryan at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court.
- The prosecution said the book of evidence is ready and will be served on the next hearing date.
- No bail application has been made and he was remanded in custody.
- He will next appear at Limerick District Court on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, to be served with the book of evidence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe garda alleged the VW Golf collided with the Peugeot, forcing it into a Nissan Micra driven by Aine O’Reilly. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe garda alleged the incident happened on Friday, February 13. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe garda alleged he was driving a black 2007 VW Golf with excess speed. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeThe garda alleged he attempted a dangerous manoeuvre to undertake a Peugeot car. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeKeelan O’Connell is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Limerick nurse Aine O’Reilly. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHe is expected to face one further charge in relation to the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe appeared before Judge Catherine Ryan by video-link at a vacation sitting of Limerick District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe prosecution said the book of evidence is ready and will be served on the next hearing date. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtNo application for bail has been made. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHe was remanded in custody and will next appear at Limerick District Court on Wednesday, August 19, to be served with the book of evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherHe has been in custody in Limerick Prison since March. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherAine O’Reilly was a nurse on her way to work and was pronounced dead at the scene. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Aug2026Limerick teenager in court over death of nurse expected to face additional charge
Court report of Keelan O’Connell’s appearance at Limerick District Court. The article says he is expected to face an additional charge and will be served with the book of evidence on 19 August.
accused, Keelan O'Connell, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keelan O'Connellvictim, Aine O'Reilly, female, irish (judged from name)Aine O'Reilly