Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4828Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Cork

Jennifer Thomas pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of Sheila Dunne in Glanmire, Co Cork

Jennifer Thomas, 46, of Glanmire, Co Cork, pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the death of Sheila Dunne, 50, a special needs assistant. The case was adjourned to November 19 for mention, with reports to be prepared.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted29 Oct
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJennifer Thomas pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereSheila Dunne died in a single-vehicle collision in Sarsfield Court, Glanmire. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision that killed Sheila Dunne happened in February. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJennifer Thomas pleaded guilty at Cork Circuit Criminal Court to the charge of dangerous driving causing death. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtNo details of the alleged facts were given in court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Helen Boyle extended free legal aid so that reports could be prepared. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for mention to November 19 at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherVictim impact statements from the relatives of the deceased had been prepared. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSheila Dunne worked as an SNA at Watergrasshill National School. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Oct2024
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Woman pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death of SNA

    Adds the guilty plea, the court dates and details of the victim. The article does not give the day or year of the crash.

    convicted, Jennifer Thomas, 46, female, named, irish (judged from name)Jennifer Thomasvictim, Sheila Dunne, 50, female, irish (judged from name)Sheila Dunne