Boy gets €25,000 after ‘danger play’ injury at Donegal crèche 

A young boy who broke a wrist while playing a game called ‘danger play’ at a Donegal creche has been awarded €25,000

The boy was aged five when the incident happened in July 2021.

A barrister told Judge John Aylmer at Donegal Circuit Court that the boy was engaged in a game, ‘danger play’. This involved a plank of wood being placed on a log. 

The boy was standing on one side of the plank and two children stood on the other end, causing him to fall off.

The injured child was brought to hospital, where an x-ray confirmed a fracture to a wrist.

Under anaesthetic, a corrective procedure was carried out and a plaster of Paris cast was applied. 

A follow-up appointment showed that the fracture position deteriorated and a further procedure was required. The boy was taken to theatre and the injury was stabilised using K-wires.

The court heard that the boy has since started primary school and all injuries have resolved. He has suffered no further complication and has a full range of motion, the barrister said.

A previous offer of €20,415 of general damages was rejected in court.

However, the barrister was happy to recommend approval of the new offer of €25,000.

Judge John Aylmer said the offer was “very good” and granted its approval.