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Man Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving Causing Death in Ballina

Date
2025-07-11

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Court
Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court

Primary locality
Crossmolina

County
Mayo

Summary

Keith O'Brien, 49, of Lowvalley, Crossmolina, Co Mayo, pleaded guilty at Castlebar Circuit Criminal Court to a single count of dangerous driving causing the death of James Moyles, 33. The incident occurred on Lord Edward Street, Ballina, Co Mayo, on February 20, 2024. The plea was entered before Judge Eoin Garavan. The court noted that Mr O'Brien has no previous convictions and is a working father of two. The matter is currently at the sentencing stage, with the judge deferring the imposition of a penalty to allow for the preparation of a probation report. Consequently, the case was adjourned, and Mr O'Brien faces sentencing on October 23 of this year. No final sentence or disposal has been recorded at this procedural stage. The report attributes the allegation of dangerous driving to the prosecution, which the defendant admitted. The summary reflects the validated procedural stage of sentencing and the specific adjournment for a probation report, ensuring no accusation is presented as a final conviction beyond the guilty plea.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man Pleads Guilty to Dangerous Driving Causing Death in Ballina. Charges or matters: a single count of dangerous driving causing the death of James Moyles (33) on February 20, 2024. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

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