Adam Kirwan from Derrough, Mountrath died after a collision in Thurles in March 2023
A YOUNG man has been charged with dangerous driving causing the death of third level Laois student Adam Kirwan last year.
Seán Fitzpatrick, with an address at Kilpurcell, Ballybrophy, Co Laois, appeared at Thurles District Court today in connection with the fatal crash.
The 21-year-old is charged with dangerous driving causing death at College Green, Thurles on 2 March, 2023.
From Derrough, Mountrath, Adam (20) was a first year student at Mary Immaculate College (MIC) in Thurles at the time of the fatal collision.
Mr Fitzpatrick was remanded on bail to appear again before Thurles District Court on 25 June, for service of a book of evidence.
A past pupil of Gaelscoil Thromaire and Mountrath Community School, Adam was on the Laois minor hurling team in 2018 and 2019 and played with the U/20 team for three years.
An extremely popular player and friend, he was a star forward with Trumera and played a key role in the club’s 2021 intermediate hurling title win.
