Ireland Case No. 1746Careless driving causing serious bodily harm · Co. Limerick · 7 Feb 2023
Truck driver sentenced for careless driving causing serious bodily harm in Limerick
On 7 February 2023, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, of Kilmore, Granagh, Co Limerick, was driving an articulated truck pulling a slurry tanker when he struck Gerry Murray, 70, of Patrickswell, who was cycling on the N20 at Attyflin. Murray suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, fractured skull and brain bleeds, and was placed in an induced coma at Cork University Hospital. Hanrahan pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court in January 2025. On 2 May 2025, Judge Colin Daly sentenced Hanrahan to 10 months' imprisonment, reduced from a headline 18 months, and banned him from driving for three years.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted27 Jan
3 reports - Sentenced2 May
3 reports
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Seamus Hanrahan, 53, of Kilmore, Granagh, Co Limerick, was driving an articulated truck pulling a slurry tanker when he struck a cyclist.
- Gerry Murray, 70, of Patrickswell, Co Limerick, was cycling on the N20 when he was struck by the vehicle.
- Murray suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, fractured skull and brain bleeds, and was placed in an induced coma at Cork University Hospital.
- Murray has since been discharged but continues to suffer ongoing medical issues including constant tinnitus, lost hearing in his left ear, and is still undergoing rehabilitation.
- Where
- The collision occurred on the N20 Limerick to Cork road at Attyflin, Patrickswell, Co Limerick, though one source refers to the M20.
- When
- The collision occurred around 3pm on 7 February 2023.
- Cause
- The judge said Hanrahan drove through a stop-sign junction and failed to stop.
- Charges
- Hanrahan pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving causing serious bodily harm.
- In court
- The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court before Judge Colin Daly.
- Sentence
- Hanrahan was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment, reduced from a headline 18 months, and banned from driving for three years.
- Other details
- Hanrahan had previous convictions for drink driving, leaving the scene of a hit and run collision, and careless driving.
- Murray is married to former Irish international squash player Barbara Murray and is the father of rugby player Conor Murray.
59 statements extracted from the articles
- whatSeamus Hanrahan, 53, of Kilmore, Granagh, Co Limerick, drove a tractor and trailer in a careless fashion. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGerry Murray, 70, of Patrickswell, Co Limerick, was cycling along the N20 when he was struck by the agricultural vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGerry Murray suffered a brain bleed following the collision. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGerry Murray was placed in an induced coma at Cork University Hospital. (irishtimes.com)
- whatGerry Murray has since been discharged but continues to suffer ongoing medical issues. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHanrahan was driving a DAF x2 tractor unit coupled to a tanker semi-trailer. (irishtimes.com, limerickpost.ie)
- whatGerry Murray had to learn how to walk again through a physiotherapy programme. (irishtimes.com)
- whatCrowd noise in stadiums and travelling in aeroplanes cause Gerry Murray terrible pain in his ears. (irishtimes.com)
- whatSeamus Hanrahan pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm to Mr Murray. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatHanrahan was driving a tractor and tanker when the collision happened. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatSeamus Hanrahan pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMurray was transferred to Cork University Hospital and placed into a medically-induced coma (irishtimes.com)
- whatMurray has constant tinnitus and lost hearing in his left ear (irishtimes.com)
- whatMurray is still undergoing rehabilitation for an indefinite period (irishtimes.com)
- whatHanrahan was driving a truck pulling a slurry tanker. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatMurray suffered a traumatic head injury and was placed in an induced coma. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatHanrahan was driving an articulated truck pulling a slurry tanker when he struck Murray. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatMurray was diagnosed with a severe traumatic brain injury, a fractured skull and bleeds to the brain. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe offence occurred at Attyflin, Patrickswell. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident occurred at the M20 Attyflin, Patrickswell. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereGerry Murray was cycling along the N20 when he was struck. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe collision happened at Attyflin, Patrickswell. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on the N20 Limerick to Cork road (irishtimes.com)
- whereMurray was knocked off his bicycle about 1km from his home in Patrickswell. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe collision happened on the N20 Limerick to Cork road. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred on 7 February 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident happened on February 7, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe collision happened on 7 February 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred about 3pm on 7 February 2023 (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe collision happened on the afternoon of February 7, 2023. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe collision happened around 3pm on February 7, 2023. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeHanrahan drove in a careless fashion. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeThe judge said Hanrahan slowed but failed to stop at the junction. (limerickleader.ie)
- causeHanrahan drove through a stop-sign junction. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationHanrahan's solicitor is awaiting reports about her client. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationHanrahan passed a roadside breathalyzer test at the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeHanrahan pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving causing serious bodily harm. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHanrahan pleaded guilty to careless driving causing serious bodily harm to Murray. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeHanrahan pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving causing serious bodily harm to Murray. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly remanded Hanrahan on bail for sentencing on 7 April. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHanrahan made an early plea in the case. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly remanded Hanrahan on continuing bail until the sentencing date. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtHanrahan admitted the offence before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Colin Daly remanded Hanrahan on bail for sentence on April 7. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe evidence was heard at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court before Judge Colin Daly. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was set for April 7. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceHanrahan was sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment, reduced from a headline 18 months (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceHanrahan was banned from driving for three years (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceHanrahan was jailed for 10 months and disqualified from driving for three years. (limerickleader.ie)
- sentenceThe judge considered a headline sentence of 18 months and reduced it to 10. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceHanrahan was jailed for 10 months and banned from driving for three years. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherMurray suffered a brain bleed after the collision and was placed in an induced coma by doctors. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherMurray suffered a brain bleed following the collision and was placed in an induced coma. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHanrahan had previous convictions for drink driving, leaving the scene of a hit and run, and careless driving (irishtimes.com)
- otherGerry Murray is married to former Irish international squash player Barbara Murray (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe judge said Hanrahan's previous fines and road bans had not deterred him from careless driving. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherMurray's helmet was significantly damaged in the collision. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherHanrahan had previous convictions for drink driving, leaving the scene of a hit and run collision, and careless driving. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 May2025Truck driver jailed for 10 months after causing life-changing injuries to father of rugby star
Sentencing report for the same February 2023 collision. It adds the 10-month prison term and three-year driving ban, the judge's remarks, Hanrahan's previous convictions, and the victim's impact statement.
victim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murrayconvicted, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahan - 2 May2025Limerick farmer jailed over collision which left Conor Murray’s father in induced coma
Reports the sentencing of Seamus Hanrahan at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court: 10-month prison sentence, three-year driving disqualification, and the judge's remarks. Adds the victim impact statement, the prosecution's account of the injuries, and the defence submissions.
victim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murrayconvicted, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahan - 2 May2025Truck driver who hit father of rugby international Conor Murray as he cycled jailed for 10 months
Sentencing report: Hanrahan received 10 months (reduced from a headline 18 months) and a three-year driving ban. Victim Gerry Murray suffered a severe traumatic brain injury, fractured skull, and brain bleeds, and is still undergoing rehabilitation.
victim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murraysuspect, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahan - 28 Jan2025Man who seriously injured father of Irish rugby star remanded for sentence
Reports the guilty plea at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court, the remand for sentence to April 7, and the victim's account of his injuries and recovery.
convicted, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahanvictim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murray - 27 Jan2025Tractor driver to be sentenced over collision which saw Conor Murray’s father seriously injured
Hanrahan pleaded guilty at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court. Sentencing is set for April 7, 2025, and he was remanded on continuing bail by Judge Colin Daly. The article says his plea was an early one and that reports are awaited.
convicted, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahanvictim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murray - 27 Jan2025Man pleads guilty to careless driving causing ‘serious bodily harm’ to father of rugby player Conor Murray
First report of the guilty plea and bail remand for sentencing; includes victim's account of ongoing injuries.
victim, Gerry Murray, 70, male, irish (judged from name)Gerry Murrayconvicted, Seamus Hanrahan, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Hanrahan