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TWO young men have pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a fa- tal road accident which claimed the life of an elderly man in Ogonelloe a year ago.
John Cooney (89) was killed in- stantly when he was struck by a pass- ing car, as he crossed the road after attending Mass at around 8.30pm on the night of September 8 last.
Two men were later charged in connection with the incident and returned for trial to Ennis Circuit Court. Both entered guilty pleas yes- terday, when a date for their trial was due to be fixed.
Tadhg O’Flynn, of Canal Bank, Killaloe, admitted dangerous driv- ing causing the death of Mr Cooney,
on September 8, 2007.
He and another defendant, Patrick Hannon, of Clarina Park, Ballinacur- ra Weston, Limerick, both pleaded guilty to intent to pervert the course of justice, by setting fire to the motor vehicle that had been involved in the accident in which Mr Cooney was fatally injured.
O’Flynn’s counsel told the court yesterday that his client is receiving counselling arising out of this mat- ter. Hannon’s counsel pointed out that he is currently in custody on an- ols slosmpeerelanel a
The court was told the case has OTe ENT OMS SS STUB AYALA (ok Meme: DOC6 MAA) Mam ole given priority on the sentencing date, November 10 next. Evidence in the case will be heard in full on that date.