Kyle Hayes, a decorated Limerick hurler, has failed in an appeal against a district court conviction for dangerous driving. He was disqualified from driving for two years and fined €250 after speeding at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone. His appeal was rejected by the circuit appeals court, affirming the original conviction. Judge Helen Boyle ruled that his driving was dangerous, maintaining the consequences for the athlete who has also faced legal issues regarding violent affray. This ruling may affect his suspended sentence from previous convictions.