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Case No. 9032Dangerous driving endangering a garda · Co. Donegal · 7 May 2024

Warrant issued for man charged with endangering garda in Donegal

On 7 May 2024, Keith Kerrigan, a man from Carrickbrack, Convoy, was charged with driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney at Forest Park, Killygordon, east Donegal, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm, and with four counts of dangerous driving. He was arrested, held in garda custody overnight, and appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 9 May 2024, where he was granted bail. In May 2026, he was served with a book of evidence and the DPP consented to his trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. On 17 June 2026, a warrant was issued after Kerrigan failed to attend his arraignment hearing, with no explanation given for his absence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 May
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Kerrigan was charged with driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm, and with four counts of dangerous driving.
Where
The incident took place at Forest Park, Killygordon, east Donegal, and the dangerous driving counts were at Gleneely, Crossroads Killygordon, Liscooley, Carrickbrack, Convoy, and Carnowen Road, Convoy.
When
The incident is dated 7 May 2024.
Charges
The charge is under section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, and the dangerous driving counts are under section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1961 as substituted by the Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011.
In court
  • Kerrigan appeared at Letterkenny District Court on 9 May 2024, was granted bail in his own bond of €200 with a condition to sign on weekly at Ballybofey Garda Station, and the matter was adjourned to 17 June for DPP directions.
  • In May 2026, Kerrigan was served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, the DPP consented to trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, and Judge Daly made an order returning him for trial.
  • On 17 June 2026, Judge Aylmer issued a warrant after Kerrigan was absent from his arraignment at Donegal Circuit Court with no explanation for his non-attendance.
Other details
  • Kerrigan was held in garda custody overnight after his arrest.
  • Reports give Kerrigan's age as 40, 42, or 43.
26 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKerrigan was charged with four counts of dangerous driving. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe counts were dated 7 May 2024 and placed at Gleneely, Crossroads Killygordon, Liscooley, Carrickbrack, Convoy and Carnowen Road, Convoy. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Forest Park, Killygordon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to a date on a Tuesday in east Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident is dated May 7, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 7 May 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charges are under section 53(1) of the Road Traffic Act, 1961, as substituted by the Road Traffic (No. 2) Act 2011. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeKerrigan is charged with intentionally or recklessly driving directly at Garda Aaron Mulvaney, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm to another. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with driving directly at a garda, creating a substantial risk of death or serious harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKerrigan was brought before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKerrigan was represented by a solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 17 June for directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKerrigan was served with a book of evidence when he appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has consented to Kerrigan being sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Daly made an order returning Kerrigan for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA judge issued a warrant after the accused was absent from his arraignment hearing at Donegal Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe state applied for the warrant after Keith Kerrigan was not present at Letterkenny Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said there was no explanation for the accused's non-attendance. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case had been adjourned several times, and the accused had attended on 9 May. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherKerrigan was held in garda custody overnight after his arrest. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherKerrigan was granted bail in his own bond of €200 with conditions sought. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherKerrigan must sign on once a week at Ballybofey Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherJudge Daly administered the alibi warning and made a section 56 order relating to interviews. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Kerrigan's solicitor, and one legal counsel was assigned. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jun2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge issues warrant on Convoy man charged with endangering Garda

    First record for this incident. The article reports that a judge issued a warrant after the accused missed his arraignment at Donegal Circuit Court.

    accused, Keith Kerrigan, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Kerriganvictim, Aaron Mulvaney, irish (judged from name)Aaron Mulvaney
  2. 7 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Trial for Convoy man charged with endangering Garda’s life

    Article reports Kerrigan being served with a book of evidence at Letterkenny District Court, DPP consent to trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, and an order returning him for trial. The incident is dated May 7, 2024 at Forest Park, Killygordon.

    accused, Keith Kerrigan, 42, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Kerriganvictim, Aaron Mulvaney, irish (judged from name)Aaron Mulvaney
  3. 9 May2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man in court after dangerous driving incident in east Donegal

    Reports four counts of dangerous driving at Gleneely, Killygordon, Liscooley, Carrickbrack and Carnowen Road, plus the court appearance, bail terms and adjournment to 17 June. It does not mention the Garda Mulvaney incident or the section 13 charge in the existing Kerrigan cases, so it is not matched to them.

    accused, Keith Kerrigan, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith Kerrigan