Letterkenny man pleads guilty to causing motorcyclist's death

A 77-year-old man has pleaded guilty to careless driving causing the death of a motorcyclist in Inishowen.

Edward McIntyre, 56, was killed in a collision at Magherabeg, Fahan, on July 4, 2018.

Brian Harkin of Loughnagin, Letterkenny, pleaded guilty at Letterkenny Circuit Court to causing his death by careless driving.

Ballyshannon plumber had smoked two joints before he drove

Members of Mr McIntyre’s family were in court for the brief hearing.

Counsel for Mr Harkin, Richard Lyons, told Judge John Aylmer that Mr Harkin has no previous convictions.

The judge adjourned the case to the next sitting of the court for sentencing.