Man awarded €39,000 after cow box drove over his foot at Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

Paudie Conway (58) of Ballysimon Road, Limerick, suffered a broken wrist and a broken ankle

28 Apr, 17:18 — 28 Apr, 17:24

Why this matters

This story highlights the legal consequences of accidents at public events and the process of assigning liability and damages in such cases. It underscores the importance of safety precautions in crowded environments, even at traditional festivals.

Key entitiesPaudie Conway Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival

The Story

What 2 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A man was awarded €39,000 in damages
The incident occurred at the Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
A cow box/trailer drove over the man's foot

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The man was awarded €39,000 in damages

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The incident involved a cow box/trailer driving over the man's foot

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The judge ruled the driver was "too fast" but the plaintiff was "partly to blame"

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The plaintiff suffered a broken wrist and a broken ankle

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The specific injuries sustained (broken wrist and ankle)

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The judge's ruling that the driver was "too fast" but the plaintiff was "partly to blame"

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The plaintiff's name and address (Paudie Conway, Ballysimon Road, Limerick)

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