15-05-2025
Three cyclists injured after car hits group and drives off in Cork
Three cyclists have been injured following a hit and run in Cork on Wednesday evening.
The incident happened at around 8.05pm on the R627 in Midleton.
Emergency services attended the scene and the road was closed for a period of time. Three cyclists have been injured following a hit and run in Cork on Wednesday evening. Pic: Shutterstock
RTÉ report that three cyclists are currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
have reached out to An Garda Síochána for comment on the accident.
Elsewhere, a grieving mum has reacted following the sentence handed down to a man who caused the death of two teenagers due to dangerous driving. Kiera McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, died after the car they were travelling in left the road and crashed into a tree in the Legnakeely area on July 31, 2023 while on their ways to a debs ball.
Kiera McCann, 17, and Dlava Mohamed, 16, died after the car they were travelling in left the road and crashed into a tree in the Legnakeely area on July 31, 2023 while on their way to a Debs ball.
Anthony McGinn, 61, from Drumoo, Newbliss, Co Monaghan was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment following a guilty plea.
Mr McGinn was also disqualified from driving for a period of 15 years. Anthony McGinn at Monaghan Circuit Criminal Court, Co Monaghan. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Kiea and Dlava had been travelling to a ball to mark the end of their school year, at the Western Arms Hotel in Monaghan town.
Anthony McGinn, 60, who was behind the wheel, had been charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of the teenagers.
He was also charged with dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to Dlava's sister, Avin, on the same occasion. Speaking after the sentencing, Kiea's mother Teresa McCann said: 'There is no justice in this. My child's life is gone and never coming back.' Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
McGinn entered a guilty plea to both charges at Monaghan Circuit Court back in January.
Speaking after the sentencing, Kiea's mother Teresa McCann said: 'There is no justice in this. My child's life is gone and never coming back.'
Inspector Ann Marie Lardner said Gardaí supported the families 'in their suffering.'
'Kiea and Dlava were looking forward to celebrating their Debs on the night of the 31st of July, 2023 – they had their entire lives and bright futures in front of them. They were killed in a devastating road traffic collision and never came home,' she said.
