Judge confirms Kyle Hayes community service decision & issues jail time warning as ace in court hours after Limerick win
The All-Star player appeared in court today, less than 24 hours after he was named man of the match in
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Kyle Hayes has dodged jail after being deemed suitable for community service
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The Limerick hurler appeared in court today after being named man of the match in a Munster Senior Hurling Championship game on Sunday
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Hayes was warned he would be going to prison if he committed further criminal offences
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Sitting in the dock at Courtroom 4, Limerick Circuit Criminal
However, the judge warned Hayes he
Last April, the judge indicated he would impose the community service order in lieu of the
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Today, the judge reminded Hayes that all of the relevant legal 'obligations and requirements' on the hurler had been 'explained' to him.
The judge warned that 'non-compliance' with the order would see the All-Star hurler going to jail.
Addressing Hayes, the judge said: 'If there is non-compliance you will be brought back before the court and the (three month) sentence will be imposed.'
Hayes looked at the judge and replied: 'Yes, judge.'
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The judge said he would make 'no order' on the hurler's second conviction for violent disorder, in respect of the same night at the nightclub in 2019.
The terms of the judgement order, specifically, where and when Hayes will be starting his community service, were not disclosed in court.
DANGEROUS DRIVING CONVICTION
Judge Hayes said the hurler must complete the community service order within 12 months from today.
Hayes, 26, of Ballyahsea, Kildimo, Co Limerick appeared as part of long-standing 'Section 99 re-entry' proceedings.
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The hearing was initially triggered after Hayes engaged in dangerous driving at Mallow, Co Cork, four months after the violent disorder concurrent suspended sentences of 18 months and two years were imposed on him in March 2024.
On July 14, 2024 Hayes was recorded by a
Hayes subsequently lost an appeal against the driving conviction on March 12 2025, for which he was given a two-year driving ban and fined €250.
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Judge Hayes said the hurler must complete the community service order within 12 months from today
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