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Irish Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Couple killed on St. Stephen's Day died of traumatic injuries, inquest hears
A married couple from Dublin who were killed in an alleged hit and run incident on St Stephen's Day last year died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries, an inquest has heard. Anthony 'Anto' Hogg (39) and his wife, Georgina Hogg-Moore (38) from Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Blanchardstown Road North near the entrance to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. The couple, who had two children, had been out shopping at the post-Christmas sales and were on their way home when the collision occurred. Ms Hogg-Moore was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, while her husband died a short time later at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown where he had been rushed by ambulance. A number of other pedestrians were also involved in the incident but no other injuries were reported. At a sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court on Tuesday, a sister of Ms Hogg-Moore, Katie Moore, gave evidence of formally identifying her sister's body to gardaí at Dublin City Mortuary in Whitehall. A sister of Mr Hogg, Jennifer Hogg, also testified how she had identified her brother's body to gardaí at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. Detective Inspector Jim McDermott applied for the two inquests to be adjourned under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act on the basis that criminal proceedings have already been initiated in relation to the deaths of the couple. A neighbour of the deceased, John Halpin (45) of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, was charged at a sitting of Dublin District Court on December 30, 2024 with four offences including two counts of dangerous driving causing death. Mr Halpin was also accused of two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene of the incident. Garda Alan Murphy gave evidence that the accused made no reply when charged. Mr Halpin was subsequently granted bail at a sitting of Cloverhill District Court in early January subject to strict conditions. The coroner, Clare Keane, said the results of a postmortem showed that the couple had both died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries due to a road traffic incident. Offering her condolences to relatives of Mr Hogg and Ms Hogg-Moore, Dr Keane granted the application and adjourned the inquests to a date to be fixed after the conclusion of related criminal proceedings.
Sunday World
25-05-2025
- Sunday World
Three women killed in separate collisions on Irish roads in just seven hours
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in all incidents to come forward Two female pedestrians were killed in separate road collisions in Meath and Wexford yesterday, marking three deaths on Irish roads in a single day. In Meath, a woman in her 60s has died following a collision between a pedestrian and a car. The fatal road traffic collision occurred on the Dublin Road (R135), in Ashbourne, Meath, yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision, which occurred at approximately 7.10pm. The pedestrian, a woman in her 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital Navan, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The male driver and passenger of the car (aged in their 20s) was brought to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. This was for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. The road is currently closed, pending technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, with local diversions in place. It is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon today. Another female pedestrian, aged in her 20s, was killed in a collision in Wexford earlier in the day. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision involving a car and pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 at Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy at approximately 3pm. The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s was removed from the scene in a serious condition to Wexford General Hospital, where she later died. The male driver of the car, aged in his 20s, received a medical assessment at the scene. The road was closed for a technical examination, but has since reopened. Separately, a female cyclist in her 70s was killed in an incident involving a tractor in Tulla, Co Clare yesterday. 'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following report of the collision, involving a tractor and a bicycle, which occurred on the L3180 at approximately 12.45pm,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'The cyclist, a woman aged her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.' Her body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in all incidents to come forward. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - May 25th 2025 In Clare, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 12noon-1pm on Saturday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on (065) 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. While in Meath, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ashbourne Garda Station on (01) 801 0600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. And in Wexford, any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Saturday are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. 'Investigations are ongoing,' a garda spokesperson added.
