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Case No. 3592Dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop, impeding apprehension · Co. Dublin · 26 Dec 2024

John Halpin pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of married couple in Blanchardstown

John Halpin, 46, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg, 39, and Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, in a hit-and-run in Blanchardstown on 26 December 2024. Nicole Fallon, 35, also pleaded guilty to impeding his apprehension, and a joint sentence hearing was set for 21 May 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court11 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatJohn Halpin, 46, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg, 39, and Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, in Blanchardstown on 26 December 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to stop and leaving the scene of an accident knowing injury had been caused. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatNicole Fallon, 35, pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension of Halpin knowing he had committed dangerous driving causing death. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtFallon was due to be sentenced before Judge Orla Crowe on Wednesday. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtA sentence hearing for Halpin and Fallon was set for 21 May. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherVictim impact statements had been requested. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Mar2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing deaths of married couple in Blanchardstown

    Plea hearing at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court; Halpin and Fallon both pleaded guilty; joint sentence hearing set for 21 May 2026 before Judge Orla Crowe.

    victim, Anthony (Anto) Hogg, 39, maleAnthony (Anto) Hoggvictim, Georgina Hogg Moore, 38, femaleGeorgina Hogg Mooreconvicted, John Halpin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Halpinconvicted, Nicole Fallon, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nicole Fallon