Man admits dangerous driving causing death of journalism student in Limerick

Kieran Fogarty pleaded guilty to a total of 10 counts arising out of the fatal collision

Joe Drennan (pictured), from Mountrath, Co Laois, was waiting at a bus stop when Mr Fogarty ploughed into him whilst driving a black BMW car, killing him, on October 13, 2023.

A man was remanded in custody on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a student journalist in a hit-and-run last year.

Kieran Fogarty, 20, of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick, was arraigned on Wednesday on a string of charges arising out of the death of Joseph “Joe” Drennan.