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BreakingNews.ie
23-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Motorcyclist to face trial over pedestrian's death after successful appeal by family
A motorcyclist is to go on trial next year in relation to a fatal collision with a pedestrian in Dublin city centre three years ago after the victim's family successfully appealed a decision of the DPP that there should be no criminal prosecution arising from her death. Marie Farragher Pollard (62), from Bruckey, Castlegar, Co Galway, sustained fatal injuries in the incident which occurred at around 10.40am at the junction of Eden Quay and Beresford Place, Dublin 1, on November 9th, 2022. Advertisement The retired nurse and married mother of three, who came originally from The Neale, Co Mayo, died two days later at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin where she had been rushed by ambulance for treatment for her injuries. The driver of the motorcycle was uninjured and did not require medical treatment. A sitting of Dublin District Coroner's Court on Wednesday heard an application by gardaí for an adjournment of the inquest into Ms Farragher Pollard's death under Section 25 (2) of the Coroners Act as criminal proceedings had been commenced in the case. Detective Inspector Ken Hoare told the coroner, Clare Keane, that the case was listed for trial in July 2026. Advertisement Dr Keane granted the application and adjourned the inquest until a date to be determined on completion of related criminal proceedings. The coroner had previously been informed at a hearing of the inquest last January that Ms Farragher Pollard's family had appealed the decision of the DPP in relation to the Garda file on the fatal incident. The original direction that there should be no prosecution arising from the pedestrian's death has now been reversed. Ms Farragher Pollard, who had worked as a theatre nurse at University Hospital Galway until her retirement in 2020, was struck by the motorcycle while she was visiting Dublin to attend an exhibition. Advertisement At the opening of her inquest in June 2023, her husband, Tom Pollard, gave evidence of formally identifying his wife's body. The results of a postmortem showed Ms Farragher Pollard had died as a result of a traumatic head injury. Tributes paid to the nurse following her death described her as a 'bright light' who was known for her charity work with Concern in Thailand and Bangladesh in the 1980s. Dominic McSorley, the then chief executive of Concern, said Ms Farragher Pollard was a 'compassionate, caring and professional' charity worker who 'was loved by all, including the refugees and communities she worked with.' 'Marie fitted in easily and effortlessly everywhere she worked,' said Mr McSorley.
Extra.ie
13-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Top photographer dies in motorcycle collision as tributes paid
An award-winning photojournalist was tragically killed after his motorbike was involved in a collision with a tractor yesterday. Michael O'Neill was a hugely popular and highly respected press photographer who previously won the prestigious 'News Picture of the Year' in 2021. The fatal collision occurred on the Old Airport Road at Collinstown Lane, Co. Dublin, at around 10.50 am. Michael O'Neill was a hugely popular and highly respected press photographer who previously won the prestigious 'News Picture of the Year' in 2021. Pic: File Mr O'Neill, who was in his 60s, was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Gardaí yesterday confirmed no one else was injured. Gardaí appealed to witnesses to contact them: 'Anyone with information can contact Santry Garda Station at 01 666 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any station.' Mr O'Neill, who was in his 60s, was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Gardaí yesterday confirmed no one else was injured. Pic: Leah Farrell/ Colleagues from around Irish journalism were in shock last night at his sudden passing. 'Anyone who knew him, worked with him, or even worked beside him for a rival, knew him as a true gentleman, who was a brilliant journalist,' Irish Mail on Sunday Editor Robert Cox said last night.
BreakingNews.ie
02-06-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Man seriously injured in Dublin city centre assault
A man was seriously injured in an assault in Dublin city centre on Monday afternoon. The assault took place in the Rosie Hackett Bridge, Eden Quay area of Dublin 1 at around 4.30pm. Advertisement The man was brought to Mater Misericordiae Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The scene is currently preserved for technical examination, gardaí said in a statement. A man in his 30s was arrested and is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in the Dublin city area. Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward, in particular anyone who may have been in the area of Rosie Hackett Bridge, Eden Quay, between 4pm and 5pm have been asked to come forward. A statement said that gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have information about any of the incidents or any mobile phone footage recorded at the relevant locations. Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area at the time, have been asked to make it available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information has asked to contact Store Street Garda Station on (01) 666 8000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station. Investigations are ongoing.
BreakingNews.ie
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (50s) seriously injured following two-vehicle collision in Co Cavan
A man has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in Co Cavan on Sunday. The collision occurred on the R194 near Virginia at about 6.40pm. Advertisement The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. The male driver of the car and his female passenger were uninjured. Investigators have completed an examination of the scene and the road has been reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on (042) 9694570, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
