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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4171Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Louth · 14 Jul 2025

Woman charged over fatal two-car crash at Annagassan, Co. Louth

A fatal two-car crash on the R166 at Annagassan, Co. Louth, on 14 July 2025 killed Arthur Daly, a man in his 60s. Martina Meehan, a woman aged 56, was charged with dangerous driving causing death. At Dundalk District Court, Judge Nicola Andrews sent Meehan forward on bail to the next sitting of the Circuit Court on 12 January 2026. As part of her bail, she must reside at the Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk, where she works as a waitress, until she moves to her new address in Newry.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A fatal two-car collision on the R166 at Annagassan, Co. Louth, killed a man in his 60s.
Where
The crash occurred on the R166 at Annagassan, Co. Louth.
When
The crash took place on 14 July 2025.
Charges
Martina Meehan, 56, was charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Arthur Daly.
In court
Judge Nicola Andrews at Dundalk District Court sent Meehan forward on bail to the Circuit Court on 12 January 2026.
Other details
  • As part of her bail, Meehan must reside at the Carrickdale Hotel, Carrickarnon, Ravensdale, Dundalk, until she moves to Woodlands, Newry.
  • Meehan works as a waitress at the Carrickdale Hotel.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe incident was a fatal two-car collision that claimed the life of a man in his 60s. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the R166 at Annagassan. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe crash took place on 14 July 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeMartina Meehan, 56, is accused of dangerous driving causing the death of Arthur Daly. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews at Dundalk District Court sent the accused forward on bail to the next sitting of the Circuit Court on 12 January 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtAs part of her bail, the defendant must reside at the Carrickdale Hotel, Carrickarnon, Ravensdale, Dundalk, until she moves to her new address at Woodlands, Newry. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMartina Meehan works as a waitress at the Carrickdale Hotel. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman charged in connection with fatal two-car crash in Dundalk

    Reports that Martina Meehan was sent forward for trial at Dundalk Circuit Court on a charge of dangerous driving causing death, with bail conditions requiring her to reside at the Carrickdale Hotel in Dundalk until she moves to Newry.

    victim, Arthur Daly, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)Arthur Dalyaccused, Martina Meehan, 56, female, named, irish (judged from name)Martina Meehan