Ronan Wilson: Serge Kelly charged after boy's death in Bundoran crash

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Image caption, Serge Kelly's face was covered as he left Carrick-on-Shannon District Court on Tuesday
  • Author, Julian Fowler
  • Role, 大象传媒 News NI south-west reporter

A man has appeared in court charged over a hit-and-run collision in which a nine-year-old boy from County Tyrone died on Saturday night.

Ronan Wilson, from Kildress, died at the scene of the crash on Atlantic Way in Bundoran, County Donegal.

Serge Kelly, 23, from Upper Mullaghmore, Cliffony, County Sligo was granted bail on Tuesday after appearing in court in Carrick-on-Shannon.

He faces three charges including failing to stop after a collision.

A garda (Irish police) detective said Mr Kelly was charged at Ballyshannon Garda Station on Monday night.

When accused of failing to offer assistance following the collision, the detective said Mr Kelly replied: "It was wrong and I should have stopped but I didn't."

In response to a charge of failing to keep the vehicle near the scene of the collision, he replied: "I should have but I didn't."

When charged with failing to stop at the scene, the court was told Mr Kelly said: "I know I should have but I didn't."

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Image caption, Ronan Wilson was from Kildress in County Tyrone

The defendant was granted bail after a 鈧2,000 (拢1,740) cash bond was given to the court with a further surety of 鈧5,000 (拢4,350) also provided.

Mr Kelly was told not to have any contact with prosecution witnesses and to surrender his passport.

He must also stay out of Bundoran.

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Image caption, A hearse carrying Ronan Wilson's coffin receives the guard of honour at his GAA club

The case was adjourned until 20 October at Ballyshannon District Court.

On Tuesday afternoon, a guard of honour was held at Kildress Wolfe Tones GAA club as the hearse carrying Ronan's coffin arrived.

The nine-year-old played Gaelic games there.

His funeral will take place at St Mary's Church in Dunamore in County Tyrone on Thursday.