A former MIC Thurles student has been jailed after admitting a charge of dangerous driving causing the death of his friend.
The incident happened when they drove home from Liberty Square after a night out in March 2023.
Sean Fitzpatrick of Kilpurcell, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co Laois had driven for more than a kilometre with Adam Kirwan hanging out of the open driver’s door.
Fitzpatrick was over the legal limit for alcohol and 20-year-old Mr Kirwan was killed after falling when the car hit a kerb near their accommodation in Monakeeba.
Footage of the incident recorded by a third friend from the back seat was played at the sentencing hearing in Nenagh Circuit Criminal Court this afternoon.
Sean Fitzpatrick has been sentenced to 3 years in prison with the last 18 months suspended.
