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Two Men Appear in Court Over Fatal Limerick Crash

Alex Rowley
Alex Rowley

03:17 16 Apr 2026


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Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a crash in which a motorcyclist and father of three died in Co Limerick, two years ago.

Dan Curtin was killed when a car collided with his motorcycle at Thomastown, Kilmallock at the age of 63.

The late Dan Curtin. Via RIP.ie

Dan Curtin, a father of three, originally from Tournafulla, west Limerick, and later of Dromohane, Co Cork, was killed instantly when a car collided with his motorbike on February 2, 2024.

Today, at Newcastle West District Court, Gardaí arrested and charged 46-year old Peter Danis, of Broad Street, Charleville, Co Cork, with one count of dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Curtin.

Gardaí also arrested and charged 31-year old Shane Dillon, of Smiths Lane, Charleville, with making a false statement to gardai in respect of the fatal collision.

The two accused men did not reply to the charges.

Both were remanded on bail by consent to appear in court again on July 28th.

With reporting from David Raleigh.


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