Case before court in relation to death of University of Limerick journalism student

A MAN facing a number of charges including dangerous driving causing the death of University of Limerick journalism student Joe Drennan, is to have all of his charges heard together.

Mr Drennan, originally from Knocknagad, Mountrath, Co Laois, was a fourth year student in the University of Limerick and the Editor-in-Chief of the UL student newspaper Limerick Voice. 

The 21-year-old died on October 13, 2023 on Dublin Road, Limerick.

Kieran Fogarty, aged 20, of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston appeared before Limerick Circuit Court at Mulgrave Street courthouse. 

The case was mentioned at the callover at Limerick Circuit Court at the end of July.  

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The court heard that Mr Fogarty faces a “miscellany of charges” including dangerous driving causing the death of Joe Drennan, which State barrister John O'Sullivan described as a case of “very considerable sensitivity.”

He told the court that a jury will not be required and he's hopeful that matters will be progressed. 

All matters and charges are expected to travel through the courts together. 

Mr Fogarty was remanded in continuing custody to October 7, when the case will be up for mention again.