2023-05-25 · Dungarvan, Waterford
Father Ned: Priest cycling 'day and night to take care of his flock' after driving ban, court hears
The Court of Appeal has reduced the driving disqualification imposed on Father Ned Hassett from two years to 18 months. Fr Hassett, a 53-year-old parish priest in Dungarvan, Waterford, pleaded guilty in November 2021 to careless driving causing serious harm. The offence stemmed from a crash on the N25 on April 30, 2021, where he allegedly failed…