A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a gunman who shot dead another man at a restaurant in Dublin 16 months ago was found guilty of the murder of Tristan Sherry who was attacked by at least seven men and beaten to death at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023 Tristan Sherry's mother said she did not recognise her son when she went with gardaí to identify his body Three men have been found guilty of the murder of 26-year-old Sherry three others have been convicted of violent disorder 19-year-old Juares Kumbu from Brookhaven Grove in Blanchardstown who admitted removing a gun from the scene Tristan Sherry shot and fatally injured Jason Hennessy Senior who was out for a meal with family and friends along with 19-year-old David Amah from Hazel Grove and a teenager who cannot be named because of a recent Supreme Court ruling had pleaded not guilty to the murder but were convicted at the Special Criminal Court in February hit him with a chair and also took photographs while he attacked him as did David Amah who "intentionally and repeatedly kicked The teenager who cannot be named also kicked repeatedly stabbed and stamped on Tristan Sherry's head Three others: 19-year-old Jonas Kabangu from Corduff Park in Blanchardstown; 22-year-old Brandon Hennessy Dublin 15; and an 18-year-old who also cannot be named for legal reasons have been convicted of offences relating to the murder - violent disorder at Browne's Steakhouse on 24 December 2023 Jonas Kabangu ran to the kitchen when the shooting started but came back out and kicked Sherry twice in the head when he was on the ground Another teenager came out from under the table where he had been hiding and stamped down on Sherry while supporting himself on two other people got a brush and a dustpan from the service area and hit Tristan Sherry twice as he lay defenceless on the ground with his pants and underpants pulled down Tristan Sherry's mother and sister said today they were terrified and had to move home twice for fear of being attacked following the murder of Jason Hennessy Senior In her victim impact statement read in court today Tristan Sherry's mother Mary Hand said her son had been so badly beaten that she did not recognise him She said she did not believe it when she was told he had been murdered on Christmas Eve and was brought by gardaí to identify her "first-born child" She said "he had all his teeth knocked out" and there was blood coming from the back of his head and on to the floor She said she has since tried twice to take her own life and is "terrified" for herself and her daughter living in Blanchardstown We need your consent to load this rte-player contentWe use rte-player to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review their details and accept them to load the content.Manage Preferences She said they have since "moved out of two homes out of fear of not being safe" Gardaí patrol in a car or van around their home every night she said but they are still "terrified" of a broken window or other attack She also said she had to avoid her phone because of the pictures "Others see it as entertainment or news," she said "Life will never be the same and our family will never have peace any time soon." Tristan Sherry's sister Savannah said she was pregnant at the time of her brother’s murder and resting at home with her mother when "a peaceful "getting the last presents" turned into something "like a horror film" She said they went in to identify Tristan with three armed gardaí "with guns that made me feel we were in danger" What more could anyone do to him," she said She said that Tristan's face looked different he had no top on and there was blood on the floor She had never seen a person dead before but she formally identified her brother after her mother said "that's not my son" Andrecut came to view Hennessy as father figure who was convicted of the murder of Tristan Sherry has six previous convictions for robbery and drugs offences His parents are from Romania and came to Ireland in the mid 1990s left home when Michael was eight and Michael came to view Jason Hennessy Senior as "a surrogate father" who was 17 at the time of the offence and another teenager who cannot be named have no previous convictions Jonas Kabangu turned 18 ten days before the murder He lives at home with his parents and came to Ireland from the Democratic Republic of Congo also lives with his family and has no previous convictions his father has medical issues and when taken into custody he displayed physical signs of neglect Brandon Hennessy witnessed the sudden attack on his father which was described in court as a "horrific and terrifying experience for the 20-year-old" His involvement in violent disorder lasted one and a half minutes before he carried his dying father from the premises He has three previous convictions for drugs and road traffic offences Mr Justice Kerida Naidoo said there is only one sentence that can be passed for murder and he sentenced Michael Andrecut to the mandatory term of life in prison He also sentenced Juares Kumbu to three years with the final year suspended for two years The sentencing of the other five has been adjourned until May but because the other two convicted murderers David Amah and the other teenager were children in law at the time of the offence they do not necessarily face the mandatory life sentence RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Tristan Sherry was beaten to death at Browne\u0027s Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023 \u003Cp\u003EMichael Andrecut was found guilty of the murder of Tristan Sherry\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EJuares Kumbu from Brookhaven Grove in Blanchardstown\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EJonas Kabangu from Corduff Park in Blanchardstown\u003C/p\u003E 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-1sgza6o:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-1sgza6o:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-1sgza6o.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 1) 0ms;color:#1976d2;padding:0px;min-width:0;}.css-w5p45x::-moz-focus-inner{border-style:none;}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{pointer-events:none;cursor:default;}@media print{.css-w5p45x{-webkit-print-color-adjust:exact;color-adjust:exact;}}.css-w5p45x:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;background-color:rgba(25 0.04);}@media (hover: none){.css-w5p45x:hover{background-color:transparent;}}.css-w5p45x.Mui-disabled{color:rgba(0 0.26);}PrintShareSaveThe death has occurred of Vincent (Blanchardstown Dublin 15 and formerly of Kimmage Dublin 12 and ex School of Physics in the loving care of the Staff at the ICU beloved husband of Rosanna (Rose) and much-loved father of Rachel and Louise and cherished grandfather (Pop) of Aoibh and predeceased by his brothers Michael and Thomas Lovingly remembered by his brothers-in-law Blanchardstown on Thursday evening (May 1st) between 5 pm and 7 pm Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium Vincent’s funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Tallaght Hospital. Funeral Service.css-h76uj{display:inherit;margin-right:-4px;margin-left:8px;}Date Published: If you would like to make a donation to the chosen charity please click on the button below. memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one developing and retaining the best and brightest legal talent Our people are experts in their fields and we have the depth of resources across all practice areas to provide unrivaled quality of legal service Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law We deliver the full range of services which apply to corporate transactions working with multi-disciplinary teams of lawyers from our specialist groups ensuring a quality multi-faceted and seamless service for our clients Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook Our news section contains details of new developments and items of interest happening in the firm We know that our clients operate in a constantly evolving commercial environment Our knowledge resources allow us to share our clients Guiding them through complex legal issues and supporting them to achieve their goals Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland's leading law firms we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland We are an "all-island" firm with offices in London LLC on the signing of its acquisition and financing of Blanchardstown Centre one of Ireland’s leading shopping destinations Magda Jasinska and Helina Pohto (Corporate and M&A) Ramona Morrisroe and Ciara White (Real Estate) Patrick Horan and Edel O’Connell (Competition and Regulated Markets) Ed McDonagh and Freda McClusker (Debt Finance) Stephanie Hanrahan and Dearbhla O’Sullivan (Asset Management and Investment Funds) Phil Cody and Andrew Poppleton (Debt Capital Markets) Shane O’Neill and Alexander de Búrca (Construction and Engineering) David Ryan and Jacinta Conway (Environment and Planning) Lukas Mitterlechner (Technology and Innovation) US-based investment firm Strategic Value Partners’s (SVP) recently-agreed purchase of the Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin was set at a price of €562 million, marking a 25 per cent discount on the value of the retail complex when Wall Street investment bank Goldman Sachs took it over four years ago, according to sources. The price is also below the €600 million level that SVP was said over the summer to have bid for the centre, covering 1.2 million square feet and housing over 180 shops and restaurants. Goldman Sachs put the Blanchardstown Centre back on the market last year with a guide price at the time of €650 million-€725 million. Retail property assets have been hit hard in recent years as a result of a spike in interest rates and changing shopping habits as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerated ecommerce. A spokeswoman for SVP and spokesman for Goldman Sachs each declined to comment on the value of the deal. The SVP deal, agreed last month, marks a third change of control over the complex, off the M50 motorway in west Dublin, in less than a decade. US private equity giant Blackstone spent €950 million buying Blanchardstown Centre from its developer Green Property Group in 2016. Goldman Sachs, among the financial backers of Blackstone’s investment, took control of the State’s largest mall at the onset of the pandemic in 2020 by swapping debt for equity as rental income fell sharply, driven by the liquidation of Debenhams, a former anchor tenant. That deal valued the centre at €750 million. The closure of the deal comes three months after Eagle Street Partners, a property asset manager founded by two former senior Glenveagh Properties executives, acquired The Square in Tallaght for about €130 million. Receivers had been appointed by lenders AIB in May. Eagle Street partnered with Arrow Capital on the acquisition. Joe Brennan is Markets Correspondent of The Irish Times Facebook pageTwitter feed© 2025 The Irish Times DAC beloved husband of Helen and much-loved father of Paula Gemma and Nicola and a devoted grandfather of Liam He will be sadly missed by his loving family Blanchardstown on Tuesday evening (April 29th) between 5 pm and 7 pm Removal on Wednesday morning (April 30th) to the Church of St Laurel Lodge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium Billy’s funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. Rip.ie, The Irish Times Building, 24-28 Tara Street, Dublin 2, Ireland Gardaí investigating a hit and run that killed a married couple in Dublin on St Stephen’s Day are carrying out a forensic examination of a high-powered car believed to have been involved The driver of the car, a man aged in his 40s, left the scene of the collision in Blanchardstown after hitting Georgina Hogg Moore (39) and her husband Anthony “Anto” Hogg (40) as the couple crossed the road He later handed himself in to gardaí and is understood to be co-operating with the investigation who is from the local area and lived near the deceased couple remained in Garda custody on Friday evening and are subjecting it to a detailed examination as they try to piece together a timeline of the collision Gardaí are investigating whether the driver of the car broke a red light immediately before the incident Sources said there was currently nothing to suggest the victims had been deliberately targeted The force is understood to be following a definite line of inquiry Locals said on Friday motorists frequently break the red light at the crossing, which is located beside a path which leads into the Blanchardstown Centre Mourners laid bouquets of flowers by the scene throughout Friday The man is being questioned on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death He is being held under section four of the Criminal Justice Act and can be held for up to 24 hours plus rest periods The deceased couple were on their way to their home in nearby Whitestown which they shared with their two teenage children Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene Mr Hogg was taken for treatment to Connolly Memorial Hospital where he died of his injuries several hours later Two other pedestrians were present at the time but they did not sustain injuries Gardaí have gathered CCTV footage from the area Sources said the investigation was making good progress “A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has now reopened,” An Garda Síochána said in a statement on Friday Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to come forward Gardaí are keen to speak to people who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm especially those who have camera footage that could assist the investigation “Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station at 01 666 7000 the Garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 [ Family and friends gather for vigil at site where couple were hitOpens in new window ] A vigil took place on Friday evening near the scene of the collision. Many people have been paying tribute online to the couple, including Georgina Hogg Moore’s sister Katie Moore. “Rest easy sis and bro. I’ll always mind your babies. Absolutely heartbroken.” Conor Gallagher is Crime and Security Correspondent of The Irish Times 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital Beloved husband of Carol and much-loved father of Neil and Lyn and brother of the late Tony and Paul; sadly missed by his loving wife Blanchardstown on Wednesday evening (April 23rd) between 5 pm and 7 pm Removal on Thursday morning (April 24th) to St Corduff arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium David’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Blanchardstown Hospital Society. A man accused of a hit-and-run and dangerous driving causing the deaths of a husband and wife after they were struck by a car in Dublin on St Stephen’s Day has been remanded in custody. John Halpin (45), of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, made no application for bail when he appeared before Judge Michele Finan at Dublin District Court on Monday. Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina Hogg Moore (39) were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at about 5.45pm on December 26th. The couple, married with children, lived in the Whitestown area nearby. Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene, while her husband Anthony was rushed to hospital but died that night. The accused presented himself at Blanchardstown Garda station about four hours after the crash and was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, for questioning. He was charged on Sunday with two offences of dangerous driving, causing the deaths of Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg Moore, and two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene, at Blanchardstown Road South on December 26th. Mr Halpin sat silently at the side of the court during the brief hearing. It was also attended by relatives of the deceased who watched proceedings from the public gallery. Garda Alan Murphy said the accused was initially arrested on Thursday at 10.01pm, and he was charged at 1.04am on Sunday. Garda Murphy told Judge Finan that Mr Halpin was cautioned and “made no reply” when charged before he was handed copies of the charges. Defence solicitor Damien Coffey said there was no bail application. Judge Finan remanded Mr Halpin in custody to appear again at Cloverhill District Court on Friday pending directions from the DPP and a possible bail hearing. She cautioned the defence to notify gardaí in a timely manner and give 48 hours’ notice if they intend to move a bail application on the next date. Legal aid was granted after the judge was furnished a statement of Mr Halpin’s means, and she also noted there was no Garda objection. A woman was also arrested during the Garda investigation but has since been released without charge. A large crowd gathered at the scene of the incident near Whitestown on Friday evening, 24 hours after it happened, and a GoFundMe appeal has been set up to assist the couple’s children, which has raised close to €40,000 so far. he will be sadly missed by his three sons Niall brothers Paddy and Bob and his beloved grandchildren Liadh He will also be deeply missed by Niall’s partner Nicola and daughters-in-law Caroline and Maria The family extends special thanks to his sisters-in-law Ann Reposing at his residence on Wednesday evening (April 30th) between 5 pm and 8 pm. Removal on Thursday morning (May 1st) to St. Patrick’s Church, Corduff arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery. Anthony’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday, memorial mass or anniversary for a Loved One?You can now create a family notice on RIP.ie to remember your loved one. US-based investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) confirmed on Monday it has agreed to buy the Blanchardstown Centre on behalf of funds it manages. It emerged on August that SVP had struck a deal to buy the retail complex, covering 1.2 million square feet and housing over 180 shops and restaurants, from Wall Street banking giant Goldman Sachs in a deal worth about €600 million to mark its first asset purchase in the Republic. The Greenwich, Connecticut-headquartered firm said it plans to make significant investments in centre, including enhancements to its food and beverage offerings. SVP will work closely with Fingal County Council, existing tenants, and the centre’s asset manager, Falcon Asset Management, “to elevate the centre’s appeal and strengthen its position as a premier retail destination for visitors and tenants alike”. The deal would mark a third change of control over the complex, off the M50 motorway in west Dublin, in less than a decade. US private equity giant Blackstone spent €950 million buying Blanchardstown Centre from its developer, Green Property Group in 2016. Goldman Sachs, among the financial backers of Blackstone’s investment, took control of the State’s largest mall at the onset of the pandemic in 2020 by swapping debt for equity as rental income fell sharply, driven by the liquidation of Debenhams, a former anchor tenant. That deal valued the centre at €750 million. The investment bank put it back on the market last year with a guide price at the time of €650 million-€725 million. Confirmation of the deal comes less than two months after Eagle Street Partners, the property asset manager founded by two former senior Glenveagh Properties executives, acquired The Square in Tallaght for about €130 million. Receivers had been appointed by lenders AIB in May. Eagle Street partnered with Arrow Capital on the acquisition. A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the M50 between Blanchardstown and Lucan on Sunday afternoon. Shortly after 12.30pm, a car and a motorcycle collided on the southbound carriageway of the M50 near junction 7 at the Lucan/Palmerstown exit. The motorcyclist, a male in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been named locally as Christian Rasmussen, who lived in Co Carlow but was originally from Denmark. Garda forensic collision investigators have completed an examination of the scene and the southbound carriageway has now reopened. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will be made for a postmortem examination. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dashcam) and were travelling on the M50 in both directions at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda station on (01) 6667700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. All southbound lanes between junction 6 and junction 7 were closed for a number of hours following the incident. Passing motorists stopped to assist the injured man. Some blocked traffic while others attempted to provide medical assistance, including CPR, before emergency services arrived. The American investor Strategic Value Partners (SVP) has confirmed it is buying the Blanchardstown shopping centre in north west Dublin in what will be one of the biggest commercial property deals of the year which has about $19bn of assets under management but media reports have suggested it could be about €600m The US investment bank Goldman Sachs put the centre up for sale last year Blanchardstown Centre covers 1.2 million square feet and has over 180 shops and restaurants including major retailers such as Dunnes Stores and Penneys Its annual footfall is estimated at 17 million visitors SVP said it plans to make significant investments to the centre including enhancements to its food and beverage offerings The US investment company said it will work closely with Fingal County Council and Falcon Asset Management to boost the centre’s appeal and strengthen its position as a retail destination Today's News in 90 Seconds - November 18th “As a centrepiece in Dublin’s retail sector we’re excited by the opportunities Blanchardstown Centre presents” said Mike Ungari “Our goal is to build on the facility’s strengths and we are committed to ensuring Blanchardstown continues to set the benchmark for retail and leisure excellence in the region.” Goldman Sachs bought the centre from Blackstone paid about €950 million to buy Blanchardstown from Green Property in 2016 The pandemic led to a serious devaluation of retail assets The acquisition of Blanchardstown is expected to complete prior to year-end In a statement SVP says it has deep expertise in retail assets and shopping centres Three years ago it led the restructuring and subsequent acquisition of Washington Prime Group an American REIT with a portfolio of about 90 retail properties The firm was established by Victor Khosla in 2001 Last year SVP became the largest investor in Intu SGS a portfolio of four large UK shopping centres Its London-based team is said to be actively seeking to invest in European real estate and believes it is well positioned to leverage the firm’s differentiated sourcing investing and operating expertise in the sector Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel The Danish retailer is planning to open a further ten stores by August A vigil has taken place at the spot where a husband and wife were killed in a hit-and-run incident in Blanchardstown A man is still being questioned by gardaí about the incident on Blanchardstown Road North at around 5.45pm on Thursday The couple have been named locally as Anthony Hogg It is understood that the couple had two children Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene and Mr Hogg was seriously injured and died in hospital People have floral tributes at the scene of the collision Four pedestrians were involved in the incident Gardaí said their investigation is continuing A spokesman said: "Investigating gardaí arrested a man in connection with this incident yesterday evening "He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin "A technical examination of the scene has been completed by Garda forensic collision investigators and the road has now reopened "Gardai continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them." "Any road users who were near Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday and have camera footage are asked to make this available to gardaí." People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West Ruth Coppinger sent her condolences to the couple's family "More carnage on the roads in Dublin 15," she said "Deepest sympathies to the families of the two people killed in Blanchardstown." John Walsh said: "This was an appalling and unnecessary tragedy and it is devastating for the local community I want to express my condolences to the family members and friends of the couple who died." "We have seen far too many hit and run incidents with tragic consequences especially in the run up to and over the Christmas holiday period I would urge anyone with relevant information to contact the gardaí in Blanchardstown station." Accreditation: PA © RTÉ 2025. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. A vigil took place at the spot where the couple were killed in a hit\u002Dand\u002Drun incident in Blanchardstown \u003Cp\u003EFloral tributes at the scene of the hit\u002Dand\u002Drun incident on Blanchardstown Road North\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EPeople gather with flowers and candles at the vigil\u003C/p\u003E \u003Cp\u003EGardaí at the scene of the incident last night\u003C/p\u003E A man has been charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run which killed a married couple in Dublin on St Stephen’s Day. The driver of the car allegedly left the scene of the collision in Blanchardstown after hitting Georgina Hogg Moore (39) and her husband Anthony “Anto” Hogg (40) as the couple crossed the road. Later that night a man aged in his 40s handed himself into Blanchardstown Garda station, and a car was seized for technical examination. Gardaí said on Sunday morning the man has now been charged. He is due to appear before Dublin District Court in the Criminal Courts of Justice on Monday morning. It is understood his questioning was suspended on a number of occasions due to medical issues. Another suspect, a woman, has also arrested. She is being held for questioning under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision to come forward. “Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, 26th December 2024, and have camera footage (including dashcam), are asked to make this available to investigating gardaí,” the force said in a statement. “Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.” The couple were on their way home in nearby Whitestown in Dublin 15, which they shared with their two teenage children, when they were struck by a car at 5.45pm. Ms Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while Mr Hogg was taken for treatment to Connolly Memorial Hospital, where he died several hours later. The couple’s teenage daughter was with them at the time and witnessed the collision. She was not physically hurt. Another teenage son was not with them at the time. An online fundraiser set up to support the children has so far raised almost €24,000. Beloved husband of Catherine (Kitty) and much-loved father of Suzanne his brothers-in-law Sean and Paul and sister-in-law Dolores CondolencesDonate to CharityWould you like to mark a birthday Road Closure and Newspaper Advertisements Fingal Alerts For Out of Hours Emergency Flooding Contact Details  Fingal a library in each of the towns Please see individual library for opening times Archaeological Information and Advice  Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Register  Heritage Plan Monuments and Places Record  Protected Structures Record Adopt a Patch Conservation and Leakage Conservation Campaign Composting Initiative Seagull Information Leaflet Green Dog Walkers Initiative Reuse Month 2022 The Fingal Water Project Housing Construction Programme Project Talamh Call for Properties Planning Permission Extension of Duration of Planning Permission Part V Planning Exemption Certificates Vacant Sites Register Current Job Opportunities and Results Draft Dublin Airport Local Area Plan Proposed Variation No. 1 To Fingal Development Plan 2017 - 2023 Part 8 - Proposed Construction of new Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge in Donabate Part 8 - Proposed development of 69 no. dwellings & associated site works at Cappaghfinn, Cappagh Road, Finglas, Dublin 11 Annual Reports Budgets, Expenditure and Financial Statements Data Protection Council Meetings There was excellent news for Dublin 15 and Fingal in the latest IBAL report with Blanchardstown ranked 6th out of 40 towns / cities surveyed with the highest ranking Cleaner than European Norms.  There was excellent news for Dublin 15 and Fingal in the latest IBAL report with Blanchardstown ranked 6th out of 40 towns / cities surveyed with the highest ranking Cleaner than European Norms.  That was the finding of the business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) whose latest survey of 40 towns and cities shows Naas as the cleanest town.  Dublin Dublin Airport Environs was ranked 24th out of 40 towns / cities surveyed and Clean to European Norms The very positive report on Blanchardstown found that ‘The three approach routes surveyed got the top litter grade and this high standard was sustained for almost all of the remaining sites surveyed.  Other examples included the residential area of Blasket Square Waterville Park (this public park was in great condition) and the Main Street in Blanchardstown – the latter was characterised by some lovely features e.g large planter boxes and tree planting.’    Waterville Road was described as ‘A freshly presented creating a positive first impression of the area This high standard was maintained for the majority of the remaining sites surveyed.’  The findings of the survey in relation to Waterville Park ‘‘a lovely park environment with large pond / paving / grass area etc.’ concluded ‘clearly it is a very well maintained and respected space – a worthy top-ranking site.’   The report praised the quality of maintenance of roads and pavements grass verges and signage and planting in the Blanchardstown area which led to the positive overall impression created Speaking about the results Mayor of Fingal Cllr Brian McDonagh said: “I am delighted to see the very positive report on the Blanchardstown area in these IBAL results and would like to say well done to all the Fingal County Council staff whose work is recognised here Well done also to the community and Tidy Towns volunteers who we see out every day working in their communities and we all need to do our bit by disposing of litter correctly.” Chief Executive of Fingal AnnMarie Farrelly said: “I would like to congratulate our Operations teams on their fantastic work which has led to these excellent results in the latest IBAL survey in the Airport environs and particularly in the Blanchardstown area.  I would also like to thank the local community and Tidy Towns groups who work with us to enhance our county and would appeal to everyone when visiting our parks beaches and open spaces to bring litter home or use the bins provided.” The overall report 2024 saw a further fall in the number of sites within cities and towns that were deemed ‘litter blackspots’ which suggests that local authorities were generally more effective in tackling urban dumping and in addressing sites that IBAL had previously highlighted The survey also revealed a near-50% fall in the prevalence of plastic bottles and cans in the 500+ sites monitored since the Deposit Return Scheme was introduced last year. For the full report see http://ibal.ie/ All Rights Reserved © Fingal County Council 2025 (peacefully) at home surrounded by her loving family Beloved wife of the recently deceased John and cherished mother of Imelda Patrick and Paul and cherished grandmother of Seán Blanchardstown Wednesday evening (2nd April) from 5pm to 7pm Blanchardstown on Thursday morning (3rd April) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery Mary’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. John Halpin was seen this week getting out of a BMW Anthony Hogg and Georgina Hogg-Moore died on St Stephen’s Day Family and friends gathered after the road tragedy Patrick O'ConnellMon 13 Jan 2025 at 11:00A motorist charged after an alleged fatal hit-and-run that claimed the lives of a couple on St Stephen’s Day was back behind the wheel of a 08 reg BMW — four days after being freed on bail was freed on bail of €200 in his bond and an independent surety of €2,000 on Friday last week He was pictured this week getting out from behind the wheel of an 08 registered BMW near his home in the same estate where the tragic couple lived No driving restrictions were attached to the conditions of his bail Mr Halpin was described as a neighbour of Georgina Hogg Moore (39) and her 40-year-old husband Anthony Hogg who were struck by a vehicle near Blanchardstown shopping centre on December 26 Her husband was seriously injured and later died at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown Mr Halpin had originally appeared before Blanchardstown District Court on December 31 charged with four offences including two counts of dangerous driving causing death He is also charged with two counts of hit-and-run Garda Alan Murphy gave evidence of arresting Mr Halpin at Blanchardstown Garda Station just after 10pm on St Stephen’s Day He told the court that Mr Halpin made no reply when the charges were put to him During his initial appearance before Dublin District Court no application was made for bail when the matter again went before Cloverhill Court on January 3 — Friday of last week — defence solicitor Damien Coffey confirmed his client was applying for bail Investigating Garda Alan Murphy confirmed that there had been an objection due to the seriousness of the case but he consented to bail with a substantial cash lodgement but asked for several conditions to be imposed adding that he had discussed them with the defence The court also heard the accused had no warrant history Mr Coffey said there would not be any issue from the defence concerning the terms sought No evidence about the alleged offences was given during the hearing and he was required to lodge another €2,000 cash Judge Mitchell informed the accused that he would be released once he signed his bond in front of the Cloverhill Prison governor later that day no” when asked if he had an issue with signing on two days a week at his local garda station Judge Mitchell noted from the defence solicitor that Halpin had already surrendered his passport and ordered him not to apply for a new one or other identity and travel documents He was also warned to have no contact with witnesses directly or indirectly or any contact with the deceased couple’s family The judge added that this included using social media The judge ordered that he provide a mobile phone number to gardaí at Blanchardstown station within 24 hours of his release and that he must be available on that phone Judge Mitchell commented that he was dealing with very serious alleged offences and he warned that there must be “strict compliance” with the bail terms outlined or gardai could apply to have him remanded in prison again The standard bail conditions applied including that Halpin to be of good behaviour but the judge did not accede to a garda request to order Mr Halpin to remain sober because it was a condition “too difficult to enforce” Judge Mitchell noted that gardai still needed to obtain directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions and ordered Halpin to appear on January 30 at Blanchardstown District Court The funerals of Georgina Hogg Moore and her husband Anthony were held on the same day Mr Halpin was granted bail Their joint funeral mass took place at the Church of St Philip the Apostle in Mountview and was followed by a “celebration of their lives” service at Dardistown crematorium Fr George Adzato said Georgina and Anto were a devoted husband and wife who adored their children in a very special way they loved to go on holidays and were due to go to Spain in January to celebrate their wedding anniversary Fr Adzato said their tragic end affected everyone in the community Georgina’s uncle Michael remembered her as a ‘loving loyal and honest to a fault’ person as he revealed that the plan for the service had originally been that he would speak about his niece while Anthony’s sister Emma would talk about him Anto and Georgina have been together for so long now,” he said “So very different in their own ways but amazingly loving towards each other so proud of the children and always positive and ironically they’ll never be separated.” A GoFundMe set up for the couple’s orphaned children has so far raised €68,000 Please check your inbox to verify your details Now download the free app for all the latest Sunday World News, Crime, Irish Showbiz and Sport. Available on Apple and Android devices https://www.limerickleader.ie/section/1195/advertise-with-us weather & more in Limerick and County Limerick All the latest breaking local news from Limerick and County Limerick Keep up to date with the latest sports news Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland Find whats happening in and around Limerick and County Limerick Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Limerick and County Limerick Catch up on all the latest business news in Limerick and County Limerick Read about the latest properties available in Limerick and County Limerick Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Limerick and County Limerick Limerick and County Limerick Met Eireann Weather Forecast Recent death notices and obituaries from Limerick and County Limerick Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content Kindly add us to your ad blocker whitelist If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism consider contributing and/or subscribing to our free daily Newsletter Support our mission and join our community now you can subscribe for as little as €0.50 per week which will also give you access to all of our premium content and archived articles Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism Funeral arrangements announced for couple killed in hit and run in Blanchardstown The funeral of the husband and wife who were tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Blanchardstown on St Stephen's Day will take place on Friday Parents Anthony Hogg (40) and Georgina Hogg Moore (39) were hit by a car while crossing a road near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on St Stephen's Day a man handed himself into Blanchardstown Garda Station and was arrested.  READ NEXT: UPDATE: Second man arrested in connection with death of man in Wexford John Halpin (45) appeared in court and was charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and two counts of hit and run including failing to offer assistance at the scene The funeral for the couple who lived in the Whitestown area is due to take place on Friday with mourners asked to wear bright colours to "reflect both Anto and Georgina's personalities." Anthony and Georgina were described as the "cherished mother and father of Ryan and Becky-Joy There has been a GoFundMe page created to help provide for Anthony and Georgina's children's future Georgina's brother Ross will put the money into a trust and manage that trust on behalf of the children The page says that the money raised will ensure "they have the care and opportunities their parents would have wanted for them. While nothing can replace the love and presence of Georgina and Anto we hope to ease the financial burden and create a foundation for their children to thrive." It asks people to "honour the memory of Georgina and Anto by giving back the kindness they so freely gave to others." They added: "Thank you for your generosity " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles To continue reading this article for FREE,please kindly register and/or log in Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news Join Slimming World Ireland and donate your clothes to charity when you lose the weight Subscribe or register today to discover more from DonegalLive.ie Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie The investment giant had been rumoured to be considering a bid of between €550 and €600 million A couple who were killed in a fatal road collision in Dublin on St Stephen's Day left behind a legacy of love and her 40-year-old husband Anthony (Anto) Hogg died after being struck by a car on a road near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and was followed by a "celebration of their lives" service at Dardistown Crematorium In his homily, Fr George Adzato said Georgina and Anto were a devoted husband and wife, who adored their children in a very special way. He also gave a glimpse into their lives, saying that they were very house proud, they loved to go on holidays and were due to go to Spain in two weeks' time to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Fr Adzato said their tragic end affected everyone in the community. He said the last few days have not been easy and added it was difficult to find words and meaning to what has happened. The congregation also heard directly from the couple's relatives. Anto's sister, Emma, described him as loving, hardworking and a joker. Georgina's uncle said she was an extremely precious and special person. The joint funeral mass was celebrated at Church of St Philip the Apostle in Mountview (Pic: RollingNews.ie) \u003Cp\u003EThe coffins carrying the couples\u0027 remains are carried into the Church of St Philip the Apostle\u003C/p\u003E US bank Goldman Sachs originally purchased the centre in 2020 when it was valued at €750m.  Goldman Sachs offered the centre for sale last year The Irish Examiner understands that the deal was worth €650m This selling price was expected to be lower but the final figure was not disclosed The bank initially acquired the shopping centre from Blackstone in late 2020 SVP said it is planning to make “significant investments” in the centre “including enhancements to its food and beverage offerings” “SVP will work closely with Fingal County Council and Falcon Asset Management to elevate the centre’s appeal and strengthen its position as a premier retail destination for visitors and tenants alike,” the company said The centre covers 1.2 million square feet and contains 180 shops and restaurants.  Global Head of Real Estate at SVP Mike Ungari said their goal is to build “on the facility’s strengths and we are committed to ensuring Blanchardstown continues to set the benchmark for retail and leisure excellence in the region” The acquisition is expected to complete prior to year-end From as little as €1 a week with our digital introductory offer Already a subscriber? Sign in more consumer affairs articles which is backed by venture capital heavyweights will integrate Klas' hardware into its AI-powered software platform Lattice the "central brain" of its AI-powered autonomous systems 2025 (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Connolly Hospital Beloved husband of Ann and much loved dad of Caroline Sadly missed by his loving wife and daughters Reposing at his daughter Caroline’s home on Tuesday evening (April 29th) between 5pm and 7pm Clonsilla arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am followed by burial in Mulhuddart Cemetery Michael’s Funeral Mass may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Three teenage males were arrested and detained at a garda station in the Dublin region. Emergency services were called to the scene in Blanchardstown at around 2.15am after a member of the public reported that a group of individuals were trying to interfere with a parked vehicle outside a complex on Snugborough Road Gardaí arrived at the scene a short time later and intercepted a car matching the reported description Three teenage males were arrested and detained at a garda station in the Dublin region have since been charged and are expected to appear before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date has been released pending a referral to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme The vehicle was removed from the scene for technical examination by gardaí Follow and share the latest news and stories THE man being quizzed over a hit and run on St Stephen’s Day knew the couple who were killed in the horror incident The Irish Sun on Sunday can reveal the suspect, who was previously jailed over a huge cocaine seizure, often spoke to Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, and her husband Anthony Hogg, 40, close to their home in the Whitestown Avenue area of Blanchardstown, west Dublin He was tonight still being quizzed by Gardai on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death The questioning of the suspect was also suspended at different times on medical grounds He was arrested after handing himself into Blanchardstown Garda station five hours after the couple were hit by an Audi A7 as they walked to dinner with their daughter, who had a miraculous escape Gardai were tonight still examining the car believed to have driven into the popular couple “Everybody knows everybody in this area and both Anto and Georgina were just so popular and they always had time for people they didn’t even know that well “The local community is just focusing on what they can do now to help their poor family through this nightmare.” As the Garda investigation continues, a special GoFundMe initiative has been launched by neighbours of the tragic couple. their neighbours said: “Our community was shaken by a devastating tragedy that has left us all heartbroken “Georgina and Anto were not just cherished parents but also incredible individuals who touched the lives of everyone they met “They were always first to lend a helping hand to support others without hesitation and to spread kindness wherever they went have been left without their loving mam and dad “As a community we are rallying together to ensure that Ryan and Becky are supported during the unimaginable time.” The couple were two of six people to die on Irish roads since Monday A man in his 60s was killed after he was struck by a car in Co Meath on Friday night a woman in her 70s who died while out walking close to her home on Friday evening has been named locally Marian Morgan, who lived in the Tinryland area of Carlow and formerly worked for Carlow County Council was struck by a car at 6.30pm on Friday evening Goldman Sachs, based in New York, acquired the mall from Blackstone in late 2020, when it was valued at about €750m. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The US investment bank offered the centre for sale last year, seeking about €650m, Bloomberg reported at the time. The selling price is lower than that, the people said, asking not to be identified because the transaction has yet to be completed. A Goldman Sachs representative declined to comment. SVP, founded by Victor Khosla, also declined to comment. The firm has more than $18bn of assets under management. After a decade of being roiled by online shopping, malls are starting to become attractive to investors again because declines in rents in recent years have made space more affordable for retailers, meaning there’s less chance they’ll miss payments.  Tenants have also been boosted by 14 consecutive quarters of rising consumer spending in Dublin. “Capital values for prime shopping centers in Europe have fallen more than 40% since the peak and rental values in the best malls are now increasing, so if yields stabilize there is value recovery potential,” Sue Munden, a senior analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, said of the region’s retail properties in general. Goldman Sachs, based in New York, acquired the shopping centre from Blackstone in late 2020, when it was valued at about €750m. The complex has 180 stores and restaurants, according to its website, and gets about 16 million visitors a year. Occupants include Zara, Hollister and JD Sports. Anduril, which is backed by venture capital heavyweights, will integrate Klas' hardware into its AI-powered software platform Lattice, the "central brain" of its AI-powered autonomous systems. © Examiner Echo Group Limited, Linn Dubh, Assumption Road, Blackpool, Cork. Registered in Ireland: 523712. Flowers left at lamp posts where two people, a husband and wife lost their lives on St Stephens Day on the Blanchardstown Road. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos Georgina and Anto Hogg died when the car involved hit them when they were crossing a road at Dublin’s Blanchardstown Shopping Centre with their daughter Becky and another pedestrian They were on their way to their home in the nearby Whitestown estate at the time The woman who was arrested in relation to this investigation has been released without charge A file now now be prepared for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions John Halpin, aged 45, has been remanded in custody following the deaths of the husband and wife. He appeared before the Dublin District Court on Monday. Gardaí are now continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said: "Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North, between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday, 26th December 2024, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." US investor Strategic Value Partners has agreed a deal to buy the Blanchardstown Centre in Dublin, in one of the biggest commercial property deals in Ireland so far this year. SVP has agreed a deal with investment banking giant Goldman Sachs to buy the centre in a sale thought to be worth in the region of €600 million. It is SVP’s first purchase in Ireland. Spokesmen for Goldman Sachs and SVP both declined to comment. While it will be several months before the sale closes, the agreement likely puts to an end to the process, which was run by CBRE and Eastdil Secured. The Irish Times reported last month that SVP had entered the fray with a bid of between €550 million and €600 million. Goldman had originally put the centre on the market with a guide price of about €650 million. The deal will be seen as a boon to the retail sector here, coming as it does on the heels of the successful refinancing of loans tied to Dundrum Town Centre, while Eagle Street Partners was named preferred bidder of The Square in Tallaght last month. Goldman Sachs took over the Blanchardstown Centre from the US private equity giant Blackstone for €750 million four years ago. Blackstone had forked out about €950 million to buy the asset from Stephen Vernon’s Green Property in 2016. The Covid-19 pandemic, however, crippled bricks and mortar retail in 2020 and, by October that year, Goldman was in talks to take control of the mall. Bloomberg News first reported that Goldman Sachs and SPV had reached an agreement. The centre includes some 112,000 sq m (1.2 million sq ft) of retail space distributed across 180 shops. The scheme is anchored by major retailers such as Dunnes Stores, Penneys and Marks & Spencer. It also comprises three external retail parks, external retail units, an office block and 7,000 free car-parking spaces. Peter Flanagan is an Assistant Business Editor at The Irish Times Location on Blanchardstown Road south where two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run incident A married couple killed in a hit-and-run in west Dublin on St Stephen's Day have been named locally as gardaí continue to quiz the suspected driver of the car involved Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) were struck by a car while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm yesterday The driver of the car failed to remain at the scene Georgina Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while her husband Anthony was rushed to hospital but passed away overnight The couple are understood to be married with children and were living in the Whitestown area nearby 2025 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at St Beloved wife of Noel (Nollaig Ó Muraíle) and much-loved mother of Róisín and Pádraic Blanchardstown on Thursday evening (March 6th) between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Removal on Friday morning (March 7th) to The Church of St Laurel Lodge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Rooske Cemetery Teresa’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown. “Suaimhneas síoraí i measc na n-aingeal agus na naomh dá hanam uasal” Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open You are visiting us because we have something you value Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more. THE WIDOW OF Jason “Jay” Hennessy Sr, who was murdered in a Christmas shooting, has been accused of setting an XL Bully pit bull dog on gardaí during a drugs and money laundering investigation. Veronica Maher, 54, faces four serious charges for threatening and endangering the lives of gardaí and possessing earnings from crime. Her late husband Jason “Jay” Hennessy Sr was fatally shot in Browne’s steakhouse in Blanchardstown, Dublin, during a gathering on the night of Christmas Eve 2023. She wore just slippers and a blue blanket, which he kept wrapped around her when the mother appeared before Judge David McHugh at Blanchardstown District Court today. Bail was granted with conditions that she not own a restricted breed of dog or engage in drug dealing. Her daughter and another young woman face connected charges and were also released on bail. Ms Maher was accused of endangerment of life last Friday at her home on Sheephill Avenue, Blanchardstown. It is alleged she “intentionally or recklessly engaged in conduct, deliberately let a large restricted breed XL Bully dog from her garden as members of An Garda Siochana conducting beat patrols in the area causing them to flee from this dog that put them in fear as it chased the member”. That charge, contrary to section 13 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, states the incident created a “substantial risk of death or serious harm to another”. In the second alleged incident at her home last Friday, it was alleged she made a threat to a garda that she would kill or cause serious harm to him and his colleagues. The final two charges come under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing) Act. It was alleged she engaged in possessing proceeds of criminal conduct, a €10 marked note, that was used as part of an undercover operation to purchase illegal drugs from the rear of her address. In the final charge, she is accused of possessing €1,350, proceeds of criminal conduct, in various denominations while knowing, believing or being reckless as to whether or not said property was the proceeds of criminal conduct. She sat silently throughout the brief hearing as Garda Sergeant Michael Harkin told Judge McHugh that she was initially arrested at her home at 12.06pm on Thursday and taken to Blanchardstown station and charged. A certificate detailing the procedure was then handed into court. Defence solicitor Simon Fleming told the court that there was consent to bail and agreement to the conditions sought. Garda Harkin asked that Ms Maher “not have restricted breed dogs in her home and the back door of her property be used for emergency reasons only and not facilitate the sale and supply of drugs. Judge McHugh added those terms to her bail bond and noting that gardai are awaiting directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions, he ordered her to appear again on 22 July. Mr Fleming explained that his client was on disability and legal aid was granted. About two hours later, gardai brought two more women before Judge McHugh on connected charges. They were Ms Maher’s daughter, Jade Hennessey, 32, also of Sheephill Avenue, and 26-year-old Kayleigh McEntee, of Waterville Row, Blanchardstown. Ms Hennessy is accused of possessing cocaine for sale or supply at the family home and €1,575 in crime proceeds on 3 April. Kayleigh McEntee is charged with possessing €6,875 in crime earnings at her co-defendants’ home on the same date. Garda Declan Meehan and Gavin Campbell said they “made no reply” when charged at Finglas station and there were no objections to bail. Mr Fleming, acting for both women, said they were unemployed and Judge McHugh granted legal aid. Neither addressed the court nor stated how they would plead. Contact numbers must be provided, and they must sign in three days a week. They will return on 22 July for the DPP’s directions. To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Create an email alert based on the current article It is alleged accused 'intentionally or recklessly engaged in conduct, deliberately let a large restricted breed XL Bully pit bull dog from her garden at members of An Garda Síochána conducting beat patrols in the area, causing them to flee from this dog that put them in fear'. 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Ts&Cs apply The court heard that the defendant found himself on trial for rape 16 years after the disputed incident and that he was seriously disadvantaged by the delay in bringing the complaint A vigil took place in Blanchardstown tonight to pay tribute to a husband and wife who died following a hit-and-run on St Stephen's Day Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) were struck by a car while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45pm yesterday A large crowd gathered at the scene near Whitestown this evening 24 hours after the tragic incident occurred friends and neighbours gather at the location in Blanchardstown of a fatal hit and run where Anthony Hogg and his wife Georgina were stuck by a car as they crossed the road Candles were lit by those gathered to remember the couple and placed alongside flowers and tributes from friends and neighbours Their deaths have caused widespread shock and deep sadness in the local community in the days after Christmas with many gathering to pay tribute to them tonight Fianna Fáil councillor for Blanchardstown-Mulhuddart and Deputy Mayor for Fingal County Council "This is very heart-wrenching," he told the Irish Independent "I'm absolutely devastated that in less than a week or so this recent one leading to the death of two residents in Whitestown and it's absolutely taken a lot away from the festivities of Christmas "My heart goes out to the family and to residents who are obviously affected by this ugly incident.” also expressed her condolences with the family "More carnage on the roads in Dublin 15,” she wrote on X "Deepest sympathies to the families of the two people killed in Blanchardstown Let's hope the person responsible is brought to justice." Two other pedestrians were present at the scene at the time but were uninjured A garda investigation was launched and an Audi A7 believed to have been involved in the collision was recovered nearby a short time later The car has since been seized for forensic examination Anthony Hogg (40) and his wife Georgina (39) At around 10.30pm last night a man presented himself to Blanchardstown garda station and was arrested is currently being quizzed on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death He is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act A technical examination of the scene on the Blanchardstown Road North has also been carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators Gardaí at this stage do not believe the victims were targeted intentionally and are focusing on dangerous driving as the primary factor in the crash They are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday December 26 and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station at 01 666 7000 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 Dublin 15 and formerly of Kimmage and Shamrock Square devoted grandfather to Nicole and great-grandfather to Ezra Pre-deceased by his brothers John and Harry Blanchardstown on Monday evening (31st March) from 5pm to 7pm Blanchardstown on Tuesday morning (1st April) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium Patrick’s Funeral Mass may be viewed only (live only) by following this LINK Family flowers only, please. 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The first Learn2Cycle track in Fingal has been opened with Mayor of Fingal Cllr Brian McDonagh welcoming the local community to the new facility in Dublin 15 along with service users from Avista Disability Group who made use of the Council’s wheelchair tandem bike and toddlers from the Council’s Balance Bike Buddies Course who showcased their new cycling skills will be used for cycling practice for all members of the public and is suitable for people of all ages and abilities which features road markings and roundabouts enables its users to cycle in accordance with the rules of the road Cllr Brian McDonagh says: ‘This a wonderful new amenity for the local community to practice their skills on a purpose-built track I was particularly delighted to see 2- and 3-year-olds on balance bikes which are a brilliant way for children to learn their cycling skills This will later help them to feel confident and safe when cycling on the road ‘We look forward to welcoming bike users of all abilities to make use of this off-road cycling track which will enhance your fun experience in our parks’ Fingal’s Director of Active Travel and Sports says: ‘This new learn2cycle track will enable children and adults to practice their cycling in a fun and safe environment It allows all users to learn new skills and boost their confidence This track will also be used for our cycling education programmes carried out by Fingal County Council’s Active Travel Department.’ A second Learn2Cycle track is being installed in the park adjacent to Brackenstown Road Swords and works are currently ongoing at this location This will be a positive addition to the area as it is located close to the national schools at St Cronan’s which has recently benefited from a Safe Routes to School scheme