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A Cullohill motorist blinded by the sun knocked down a jogger on the road.
Edelgard Haaf (74), Belmont Lodge, Cullohill, was charged at last week's Portlaoise District Court with careless driving, on September 14, 2017.
The court heard that she collided with a jogger on the road, who fell to the ground. The accused assisted the injured party, who required medical attention although the injuries were not serious.
Defence, Ms Josephine Fitzpatrick said her client had been blinded by the sun and didn’t see the road ahead of her.
Judge Catherine Staines noted that the accused had no previous convictions, had pleaded guilty, and had been insured.
The accused was convicted and fined €80.
Newspoint newsagent at the Galway Shopping Centre, on the Headford Road, sold the winning ticket for last Wednesday’s (3rd August) Lotto jackpot worth €5,541,001. Pictured celebrating are staff and f
Best Restaurant in Laois winners Batoni's Emo celebrating at the Leinster final.
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