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Co. Cork

Clonakilty, Co. Cork

Driver who almost hit group of cycling police officers head-on after being “taken by surprise” avoids conviction

The motorist pleaded guilty and admitted he didn’t properly see the police officers after “glancing up” while exiting a junction, but the judge ruled that the incident did not amount to careless driving

Thu, Sep 04, 2025 12:35
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André Castro Ladeiro and Cork Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork

Driver came “flying out of nowhere” through red light and killed boy on bike at crossing, “treating him like a leaf”, as parents criticise “unduly lenient” two-year sentence and call for better enforcement on roads

Eight-year-old André Castro Ladeiro was struck by the driver of a pick-up truck on a pedestrian crossing during a family cycle in Co. Cork, after checking “no cars were coming”

Thu, Feb 13, 2025 13:41
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