A ‘Walk for Justice’ will take place in Mountrath this weekend demanding justice for the late Joe Drennan.
The Mountrath student, 21, was killed in a hit and run incident in October of 2023.
The University of Limerick student was killed by 21 year old Kieran Fogarty of Hyde Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, Limerick.
In court this week, Mr Fogarty was handed a six-and-a-half year sentence for the crime.
However, that sentence will run concurrently with another longer sentence for a separate offence.
That left the Drennan family heartbroken and outraged as they felt that justice has not been done for Joe.
They have launched a petition calling on the laws in relation to sentencing to be changed.
Posting on social media this week, Joe’s sisters, Ava and Sarah, explained why they are so unhappy.
They said: “My brother, Joe Drennan, was killed in October 2023 by a repeat offender who was given concurrent sentences—meaning he will serve no extra time for taking Joe’s life. This is not justice.
“Right now, Ireland’s laws allow multiple serious crimes to be punished as if they were just one. This must change.
“We are calling for consecutive sentencing for crimes involving loss of life to ensure real accountability.
“Please sign and share our petition to demand justice for Joe and all victims.
“Joe believed so strongly in giving the voiceless a voice and this petition allows ours and other victim’s families to be heard further. Every life matters.”
The walk for justice will take place on Sunday at 1pm, at St Fintain’s GAA Pitch in Mountrath.
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