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Case No. 6249Careless driving causing death · Co. Tipperary · 28 Dec 2021

Mary Lowry given suspended sentence for fatal Tipperary road collision

Mary Lowry admitted careless driving causing the death of Patrick Connolly on the N24 at Bansha, Co Tipperary, in December 2021. She was given a fully suspended one-year jail sentence and a one-year driving ban at Clonmel Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Mar
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMary Lowry admitted careless driving causing the death of Patrick Connolly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the N24 Waterford to Limerick road near Bansha Woods, Bansha, Co Tipperary. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened around 12.45pm on December 28, 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeLowry turned right out of an entrance onto the N24 after waiting about two minutes, believing the coast was clear. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe Passat collided with a motorcycle driven by Patrick Connolly, who was carrying his son as a pillion passenger. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda forensic report noted that road conditions and visibility were good on the day. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLowry was sentenced at Clonmel Circuit Criminal Court by Judge Catherine Staines. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge placed Lowry's driving in the mid-range of careless driving. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceLowry received a fully suspended one-year jail sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceLowry received a one-year driving ban. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherPatrick Connolly died from his injuries in hospital on January 2nd. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLowry had no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLowry apologised in a letter to the Connolly family for not paying attention to her driving. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Mar2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'Mr Moonlight' trial witness Mary Lowry avoids jail over fatal road collision

    Court sentencing of a witness in the Mr Moonlight case. No existing case in the list matches this collision or sentencing.

    victim, Patrick Connolly, male, irish (judged from name)Patrick Connollyconvicted, Mary Lowry, 57, female, named, irish (judged from name)Mary Lowry