Ireland Named in reporting
Billy Rockett
Born between July 2009 and June 2010, from the ages reported. 2 reports across 1 case, 22 Jun 2023 to 10 Jul 2023
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Victim
- Born
- Between July 2009 and June 2010, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Road traffic accident (fatal)
- Where
- Co. Kilkenny
- Reporting
- 2 reports, 22 Jun 2023 to 10 Jul 2023
- Outlets
- irishmirror.ie
Cases
latest first- Driver sent for trial on fatal Kilkenny crash charge Road traffic accident (fatal) · Co. Kilkenny
On 21 June 2023, a crash between a jeep and a car on the N10 at Danesfort, Co Kilkenny, killed 13-year-old Billy Rockett and left his father Liam in serious condition in Mater Hospital, Dublin. Two occupants of the jeep were also taken to hospital for treatment of their injuries. Liam Rockett, of Milltown, Kilmacow, was charged with dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm. In April 2024, he was sent forward for trial on indictment to Kilkenny Circuit Court and remanded on continuing bail.
In court, 24 Apr 2024Victim · 2 reports
Timeline
every report naming Billy Rockett, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 10 Jul2023Funeral of boy killed in Kilkenny crash told he 'was too good for this world'victim, Billy Rockett, 13, male, irish (judged from name)Billy Rockett
- 22 Jun2023Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'gentle soul', 13, killed in Kilkenny crashvictim, Billy Rockett, 13, male, irish (judged from name)Billy Rockett
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