John Egan, the retired principal of Coláiste Mhuire, stated that he wrote a reference for brothers Daragh and Cian Hayes based solely on their educational performance. He expressed regret over the lack of knowledge regarding the severity of their recent crime—assaulting Ciaran Ryan—at the time of writing the reference. Egan highlighted that had he been aware of the full facts surrounding the case, he would have thought more critically about his decision to endorse the brothers.
"I provided the reference without knowing the full details of the case. Had I known the extent of the crime, I would have reconsidered."
"My reference was strictly educational. It wasn't until after the sentencing that I became aware of the gravity of the situation."
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