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Meath man to be sentenced for dangerous driving causing death of 77-year-old woman

Summary

In a tragic incident on 9 January 2013, 77‑year‑old Rose Douglas was struck by a silver Peugeot while crossing the North Road in Finglas, Dublin. The driver, 32‑year‑old electrician Carl Feighery, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death. He was found sober, not speeding, and had a prior drink‑driving conviction. The court heard a victim impact statement from Douglas's son Dermot, detailing her roles as wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, church minister, and hospice volunteer. Feighery remained at the scene, offered a voluntary statement, and expressed remorse. The sentencing hearing was postponed to allow the judge to consider the case overnight. The family expressed relief that Douglas was not at fault and hoped Feighery might engage in charity work in her memory. The case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Meath man to be sentenced for dangerous driving causing death of 77-year-old woman. Charges or matters: the charge at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 9, 2013 Other
• June 2007 Incident
• 2015-03-04 Publication

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Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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