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Court reports mentioning Loughshinny, Dublin
2024-02-15 · Dublin
In a decision on 15 February 2024, Judge Martin Nolan ruled that Derek Keane, aged 44, could have his driving licence restored after serving two‑thirds of a five‑and‑a‑half‑year prison sentence imposed in December 2019 for dangerous driving that caused the death of Callum Grimes, a 27‑year‑old man. Keane had been disqualified from driving for six years and had pleaded guilty to the offence and to failing to provide assistance at the scene. The judge noted that Keane had served the required portion of his sentence and described his behaviour as "disgraceful", yet acknowledged his desire to resume normal life. The State objected to the licence restoration, citing the seriousness of the offence and the distress caused to the Grimes family. The judge, while recognising the family's suffering, emphasised that the main part of Keane's sentence had been the prison term and that he had served his time.
2019-12-09 · Dublin
Derek Keane, 40, was sentenced to five‑and‑a‑half years' imprisonment for dangerous driving that caused the death of 27‑year‑old Callum Grimes on 27 December 2016. Keane, who had drunk between 12 and 15 pints of Guinness and possibly a gin and tonic before driving, collided with Grimes on a rural road near Loughshinny, Skerries, where no footpath existed. Grimes suffered catastrophic brain injuries and died seven months later at Beaumont Hospital. Keane also pleaded guilty to failing to provide assistance at the scene. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Martin Nolan, disqualified Keane from driving for six years. Keane had no memory of the night in question and had reported his van's damage the next day after learning of the hit‑and‑run. The court noted that Grimes was described by his family as a shy boy who loved life. The disqualification was imposed following the sentencing.
2019-12-06 · Dublin
Derek Keane, a 40‑year‑old part‑time firefighter, was sentenced to five‑and‑a‑half years in prison for dangerous driving causing the death of 27‑year‑old Callum Grimes on 27 December 2016. Keane, who had consumed up to 15 pints of Guinness that day, had no memory of driving home or the collision. Grimes was walking home from St Stephen's Day celebrations when he was struck on a rural road between Skerries and Rush. He suffered catastrophic brain injuries, underwent multiple surgeries, and died on 14 July 2017 after life support was withdrawn. Keane also pleaded guilty to failing to provide assistance at the scene. The court noted his previous speeding conviction and his role as a qualified electrician and volunteer first‑aid provider. The sentencing judge described the case as "lamentable and tragic" and highlighted the severe impact on Grimes' family.
2014-11-20 · Dublin
Balbriggan District Court heard five matters before Judge Dermot Dempsey. Jennifer Jordan pleaded guilty to driving without insurance and an NCT. She was fined €500 and €100 respectively, with disqualification waived under special circumstances. Liam Daly pleaded guilty to threatening behaviour and intoxication, receiving fines of €300 and €100. Kirian Onyeme pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of cannabis; he was convicted, fined €250, and the drugs were ordered destroyed. Jonathan Kendellan pleaded guilty to drink driving. He was convicted, fined €750, and disqualified for six years. Stephen Nyantaki pleaded guilty to intoxication and non-payment of a taxi fare. The matter was adjourned until December 4th for facts to be heard, with continuing bail granted. All defendants were represented by counsel, and recognisances were fixed where applicable.
2014-05-15 · Dublin
In Balbriggan District Court, a case brought by neighbour Lorraine Sherry against Gail Corr over the constant barking of Corr's two dogs was struck out after the judge heard that the barking had ceased. Sherry had complained that the dogs, a Boxer cross and a Labrador Collie cross, barked until 5 am on 15 February and 15 March and that Corr had made no effort to stop them. She had sent a registered letter and then taken the matter to court. Corr had fitted anti‑barking collars and claimed the dogs were kept indoors and only taken out for walks. Judge Dermot Dempsey noted a "colossal improvement" and, satisfied that the dogs no longer bark, struck the case out.
2014-03-20 · Dublin
In a Balbriggan District Court hearing on 20 March 2014, Lorraine Sherry of Thomastown in Loughshinny brought a complaint against her neighbour Gail Corr, also of the same address, over the constant barking of Corr's two dogs – a Boxer cross and a Labrador Collie cross. Sherry said the dogs were kept in a small pen beside Corr's house and barked at everything, including through her daughter's bedroom and kitchen, and even when someone knocked on her door. She claimed the dogs barked repeatedly until 5 am on 15 February and 15 March, and that Corr had made no effort to stop them. Sherry had sent a registered letter to Corr, received no reply, and then took the case to court. Corr denied the allegations, saying her dogs were indoor and only let out for walks, and that she had spoken to other neighbours who had no complaints.