Bail for man who caused serious bodily harm to the father of rugby star Conor Murray

Mr Hanrahan has pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving causing serious bodily harm to Gerry Murray while he was driving a tractor

Gerry Murray suffered a brain bleed following the collision and was placed in an induced coma by doctors to try to bring him back from the brink. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

A man who drove a tractor and trailer in a careless fashion, causing “serious bodily harm” to Gerry Murray, the father of Ireland rugby legend, Conor Murray, was remanded on bail on Monday for sentence.

Seamus Hanrahan, aged 53, of Kilmore, Granagh, Co Limerick, admitted the offence before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. Gerry Murray, aged 70, Patrickswell, Co Limerick, was cycling along the N20 when he was struck by Mr Hanrahan driving the agricultural vehicle, on February 7, 2023.