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Dublin Live
11-06-2025
- Dublin Live
Pair arrested in connection with St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed couple
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two people have been arrested in connection with the St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed a married couple. Anthony "Anto" Hogg (39) and his wife, Georgina Hogg-Moore (38) from Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Blanchardstown Road North near the entrance to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. The couple, who had two children, had been out shopping at the post-Christmas sales and were on their way home when the collision occurred. A neighbour of the deceased, John Halpin (45) of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, was charged at a sitting of Dublin District Court on December 30, 2024 with four offences including two counts of dangerous driving causing death. Mr Halpin was also accused of two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene of the incident. Mr Halpin was subsequently granted bail at a sitting of Cloverhill District Court in early January subject to strict conditions. Gardaí have now confirmed a man and a woman were arrested this morning in connection with the incident. A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrians that occurred at Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on Thursday evening, 26th December 2024. "Gardaí have arrested two persons this morning in relation to this fatal road traffic collision. A man, aged 40 years was arrested in connection with this investigation and he is currently detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in the Dublin. "A female, aged in her 30s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Investigations ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Journal
11-06-2025
- The Journal
Man and woman arrested over St Stephen's Day hit-and-run that killed couple in Blanchardstown
A MAN AND a woman have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Blanchardstown on St Stephen's Day last year. Anthony Hogg, 40, and his wife Georgina Hogg Moore, 39, were struck while crossing a road near Blanchardstown Shopping Centre at around 5.45 pm on 26 December 2024. The couple, married with children, lived in the Whitestown area nearby. Advertisement Georgina Hogg Moore was pronounced dead at the scene while her husband Anthony was rushed to hospital, but passed away that night. This morning, gardaí said they have arrested two people in relation to the fatal hit-and-run. A man, aged 40, is currently detained at a Dublin garda station under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939. A woman aged in her 30s was also arrested. She is currently detained at a Dublin garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. A garda spokesperson said that investigations into the matter are ongoing. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
24-04-2025
- Sunday World
Two men due in court over violent disorder and discharge of firearm in Tullamore, Co Offaly
The men, aged in late 30s and early 40s, were arrested following the incidents at the Kilcruttin and Midlands Regional Hospital areas on Friday, March 21 Two men have been charged in connection with incidents of violent disorder and the discharge of a firearm in Tullamore, Co Offaly last month. The men, aged in late 30s and early 40s, were arrested following the incidents at the Kilcruttin and Midlands Regional Hospital areas on Friday, March 21. They were detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda Station in Co. Offaly and have since been charged. They are due to appear before Portlaoise District Court this morning. Gardaí had responded to incidents of violent disorder and the discharge of a firearm in Tullamore on the night of Friday, March 21. 'At approximately 9.50pm, gardaí were alerted to a public disturbance at Midlands Regional Hospital,' a garda spokesperson said at the time A short time later, gardaí with assistance from the Divisional Armed Support Unit responded to a report of shots fired at a residence in Kilcruttin. Two men, in their 30s and 40s, were conveyed from the scene and transferred to St. James's Hospital, Dublin for treatment of serious injuries. Gardaí said they do not believe the injuries to be life-threatening at this time and that no other injuries were reported. "The scene is currently preserved for examination by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit. No arrests have been made at this time,' a garda spokesperson said. Investigating gardaí are appealing to any person who may have information in relation to these incidents to contact them. Any road users who were in the Midlands Regional Hospital and Kilcruttin areas of Tullamore between 9:30pm and 10:30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) are asked to make this available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tullamore Garda Station on 057 932 7600, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station
