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Case No. 4490Dangerous driving causing death · Co. Dublin · 18 Feb 2024

Woman given suspended sentence for dangerous driving causing death of cyclist on Malahide Road, Dublin

Marcella Duffy, 62, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the death of cyclist John Walsh on the Malahide Road in February 2024. Judge Martin Nolan gave her a fully suspended sentence of 2½ years and disqualified her from driving for six years.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Nov
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereWalsh was cycling on the Malahide Road in Kinsealy. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe incident happened on 18 February 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeDuffy's car crossed the road and hit Walsh. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDashcam footage captured the incident. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationDuffy remained at the scene until gardaí arrived. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeDuffy pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of John Walsh. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe judge noted Duffy's early plea, co-operation and lack of previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge found no aggravating factors and gave a fully suspended sentence. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDuffy received a 2½-year sentence, fully suspended, and a six-year driving ban. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherWalsh later died in hospital. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherJohn Walsh was a father to three young boys and an avid cyclist. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe judge said Duffy was driving over the speed limit. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA blood sample taken from Duffy showed alcohol was not a factor. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Nov2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman who killed cyclist on Malahide Road in Dublin given suspended sentence

    Reports the sentencing of Marcella Duffy: a fully suspended 2½-year sentence, a six-year driving ban, the judge's comments on speed and culpability, and victim-impact statements from John Walsh's family.

    victim, John Walsh, male, irish (judged from name)John Walshconvicted, Marcella Duffy, 62, female, named, irish (judged from name)Marcella Duffy