Kyle Hayes

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Limerick Hurler Kyle Hayes Dodges Jail Time and Massive Fine in Court Drama

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All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes narrowly avoids prison and a hefty €10,000 compensation payment in a surprising court decision. Find out the shocking details!

Limerick Circuit Criminal Court was abuzz with tension as All-Ireland champion Kyle Hayes awaited his sentencing today. Despite fears of a custodial sentence looming over the 25-year-old hurler, Judge Dermot Sheehan chose to spare him from jail time but ordered him to pay a substantial €10,000 compensation. The courtroom drama unfolded with twists and turns, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.

In a surprising turn of events, Hayes received a two-year suspended prison sentence for two counts of violent disorder from a past conviction. Judge Sheehan's decision to suspend the sentence added to the intrigue surrounding the case, creating a sense of relief mixed with uncertainty for the talented athlete. However, the final outcome still left many shocked and questioning the justice system's handling of the situation.

As Kyle Hayes left the courthouse alongside the victim, Cillian McCarthy, the aftermath of the sentencing hearing continued to captivate onlookers. The high-profile nature of the case, involving an All-Star Limerick hurler, magnified the public's interest in the outcome. Despite the tension and anticipation leading up to the sentencing, Hayes managed to evade imprisonment, a feat that stirred both relief and controversy among supporters and critics alike.

With the court drama surrounding Kyle Hayes coming to a close, the sporting world holds its breath as the talented athlete navigates the aftermath of the legal proceedings. His remarkable skill on the hurling field contrasts sharply with the legal troubles that have gripped headlines, showcasing the complexities of fame and responsibility. As Hayes continues his career, the echoes of this courtroom saga are sure to linger, reminding fans of the fine line between victory and vulnerability in the world of sports.

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Court to hear Kyle Hayes sentence today (Limerick Post)

All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes is to appear before Limerick Circuit Criminal Court this morning to receive a sentence.

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes ordered to pay €10000 compensation for ... (The Irish Times)

Judge Dermot Sheehan opted not to impose a custodial sentence on the 25-year-old, despite suggesting at an earlier hearing he had not ruled out a jail term.

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Suspended sentence for Hayes over violent disorder (RTE.ie)

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after being convicted last December of two counts of violent disorder.

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Kyle Hayes avoids jail for violent disorder at Limerick nightclub (Irish Examiner)

Judge Dermot Sheehan told Limerick Circuit Court that he would sentence Hayes to 18 months in prison for the first count of violent disorder and two years in ...

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Kyle Hayes avoids jail for violent disorder, ordered to pay €10000 ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The All-Star Limerick hurler was sentenced to 18 months and two years, which were suspended in full, following his conviction for two counts of violent ...

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes to learn his fate this Wednesday (Limerick Leader)

GAA All Star to be sentenced at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes receives suspended two-year sentence ... (Independent.ie)

ALL Ireland winning hurler Kyle Hayes (25) was handed a two-year suspended sentence and ordered to pay €10000 in compensation for two incidents of violent ...

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WATCH: Kyle Hayes leaves court after sentencing hearing (Limerick Leader)

LIMERICK hurler Kyle Hayes and the victim Cillian McCarthy both left Limerick Courthouse on Mulgrave Street shortly after the case concluded this Wednesday ...

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes receives fully suspended two-year ... (The42)

Following a two-week trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court in December, a jury found Hayes not guilty of assault but guilty of both violent disorder offences ...

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Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes receives fully suspended sentences for ... (thejournal.ie)

Following a two-week trial at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court in December, a jury found Hayes not guilty of assault but guilty of both violent disorder offences ...

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Kyle Hayes sentenced at Limerick Circuit Court (LMFM)

Limerick All-Ireland winning hurler Kyle Hayes has been given two suspended sentences today in Limerick Circuit Court.

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When Kyle Hayes returns to hurling's national spotlight, spare a ... (The42)

It is worth briefly recapping Hayes' offences. He faced one charge of assault, and two charges of violent disorder, relating to McCarthy, for incidents that ...

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Kyle Hayes green for go for Limerick after two-year suspended ... (The Irish Times)

John Kiely already integrated Hayes back into the Limerick team prior to Wednesday's sentencing following violent disorder conviction.

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