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Case No. 15883Careless driving · Co. Laois · 12 Dec 2023

Woman accused of careless driving after cyclist knocked down in Laois

On 12 December 2023 a man was reported to have been knocked off his bike at Larkin's Cross, Portlaoise, County Laois, suffering allegedly minor injuries including cuts to his hands and face. Saoirse Kavanagh, aged 25, of Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, is accused of careless driving in relation to the incident. On 5 October 2024 she appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where defence barrister Brian Mallon BL requested disclosure and Judge Andrew Cody directed disclosure. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 November.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman is accused of careless driving in relation to a cyclist being knocked off his bike.
  • The cyclist, a man, was allegedly knocked down off his bike and suffered minor injuries, including cuts to his hands and face.
Where
The incident happened at Larkin's Cross, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The incident happened on 12 December 2023.
Other details
The accused is Saoirse Kavanagh, aged 25, of Rathfarnham, Dublin 16.
Charges
Saoirse Kavanagh is accused of careless driving.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court about the incident.
In court
  • Saoirse Kavanagh appeared before Portlaoise District Court, as reported on 5 October 2024.
  • Defence barrister Brian Mallon BL requested disclosure in the case.
  • Judge Andrew Cody directed disclosure and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on 14 November.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman is accused of careless driving in relation to a cyclist being knocked off his bike. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe Garda Sergeant said the cyclist was knocked down off his bike at Larkin’s Cross. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe cyclist allegedly suffered minor injuries, including cuts to his hands and face. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Larkin’s Cross, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 12 December 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeSaoirse Kavanagh is accused of careless driving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtDefence barrister Brian Mallon BL requested disclosure in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody directed disclosure and adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on November 14. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Oct2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman in court in connection with cyclist being knocked down in Laois

    First report of this case. It gives the accused's name, age and address, the location, the cyclist's minor injuries (alleged), and the adjournment to 14 November.

    accused, Saoirse Kavanagh, 25, female, named, irish (judged from name)Saoirse Kavanaghvictim, male