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Case No. 3014Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 26 Dec 2024

Man jailed for five years for killing couple at Blanchardstown pedestrian crossing

John Halpin, 46, was sentenced to five years' imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for dangerous driving causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39) at a pedestrian crossing in Blanchardstown on 26 December 2024. His partner Nicole Fallon, 36, received a three-year suspended sentence for impeding his arrest.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 May
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Key facts

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  • whatJohn Halpin pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHalpin was going through a red light at the time of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car was travelling at 85km per hour in a 60km per hour area with no signs of emergency braking. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGeorgina Hogg Moore's body was driven almost 40 metres up the road during the impact. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAnthony Hogg died later that evening in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe vehicle involved was an Audi. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe car was found in Tyrrelstown. (irishmirror.ie, irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin's jacket was found on a branch in the estate where the car was found, along with a brown paper bag with two phones. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHalpin was driving through a red light when he struck the couple. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car was travelling at 85 km/h in a 60 km/h zone. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThere were no signs of emergency braking on the road. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatAnthony Hogg, 40, and Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, were killed. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin had 43 previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin handed himself in around 10pm on the night of the crash. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin was deemed unfit for interview the following morning due to nausea and drowsiness. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatHalpin was driving home to Blanchardstown after visiting their infant son in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereHalpin was driving home to Blanchardstown from Temple Street Hospital where his eight-month-old son was being treated. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash happened at a pedestrian crossing in Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe collision occurred at 5.35pm on 26 December 2024. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causePost mortem exams found the couple died of multiple traumatic injuries due to a road collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHalpin pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to stop and leaving the scene of an accident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeNicole Fallon pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension of John Halpin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe sentencing took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan presided over the sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHalpin was sentenced to five years in prison and disqualified from driving for 10 years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceFallon was given a three-year suspended sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHalpin was sentenced to five years in prison. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHalpin was disqualified from driving for 10 years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceNicole Fallon was given a three-year suspended sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherHalpin had 43 previous convictions including drunk driving, driving without licence, possession of drugs for sale or supply, and giving a false name and address. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFallon had convictions including driving under the influence of an intoxicant and driving while disqualified. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHalpin was deemed unfit for interview the morning after the collision due to nausea and drowsiness. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHalpin left home at 2am on the day of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherFallon had convictions including driving under the influence and driving while disqualified. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGeorgina Hogg Moore's body had been carried almost 40 metres up the road during the impact. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 21 May2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man who broke red light and killed couple at pedestrian crossing in Blanchardstown jailed for five years

    Reports the sentencing of John Halpin to five years and Nicole Fallon to a three-year suspended sentence, including victim impact statements and details of the crash.

    victim, Anthony (Anto) Hogg, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony (Anto) Hoggvictim, Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, female, irish (judged from name)Georgina Hogg Mooreconvicted, John Halpin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Halpinconvicted, Nicole Fallon, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nicole Fallon
  2. 21 May2026
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man jailed for hit-and-run that led to death of husband and wife

    Sentencing article detailing the hit-and-run in which Halpin drove through a red light at 85km/h in a 60km/h zone, struck the Hogg family at a pedestrian crossing, and left the scene. Includes victim impact statements from the couple's 16-year-old daughter and family members, and details of Fallon's role in moving the car and hiding evidence.

    victim, Anthony (Anto) Hogg, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Anthony (Anto) Hoggvictim, Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, female, irish (judged from name)Georgina Hogg Moorevictim, Becky Joy Hogg, 16, female, irish (judged from name)Becky Joy Hoggconvicted, John Halpin, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Halpinconvicted, Nicole Fallon, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nicole Fallon