Judge says Kyle Hayes will avoid jail if deemed suitable for community service

A judge has told All-Star Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes he will not be jailed if he is deemed suitable for 180 hours of voluntary unpaid community service, in lieu of a three-month jail sentence for his conviction for violent disorder in a nightclub.

Judge Dara Hayes on Friday morning adjourned a Section 99 re-entry of a two-year suspended sentence imposed on Hayes after he was convicted in December 2023 of violent disorder at the Icon nightclub on October 28th 2019.

The five-time All-Ireland winner looked visibly relieved as he walked from the court.

The matter has been adjourned for mention on April 28th to set a date for finalisation of the case.