James Thomas Maher awarded damages after Kerry road collision

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James Thomas Maher was awarded damages in the High Court after a 2017 collision at a Killorglin junction; the judgment was delivered on 17 January 2025.

The court found Maher and van driver Keith Moriarty equally responsible. It awarded Maher €232,500 in general damages and €11,823 in special damages before reducing the total by 50% for contributory negligence.

The collision occurred at the junction of Ardmoniel and Langford Street in Killorglin, County Kerry. The court also upheld a counterclaim for damage to the van, subject to the same 50% reduction.