2015-07-22 · Dublin
Drunk driver who had six disqualification orders is jailed for causing death of "true gentleman"
Desmond Collopy, aged 29, was jailed for six and a half years after he killed 50‑year‑old Eamon Cronin while driving a Volkswagen Golf. Collopy had six active disqualification orders and had been drinking heavily that night, having consumed at least nine pints of lager and cocktails before driving. Witnesses said he was showing off and jerking…