Saoirse Lillis McMahon (33) had her two young sons in the car and an open wine bottle on the passenger seat when she crashed into and killed Michael LoriganLorigan’s widow told the court that she and Michael were celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary that day and he had been cycling to meet her

Saoirse Lillis McMahon

Saoirse Lillis McMahon

A drunk driver had her two young children with her and an open bottle of wine on the passenger seat when she crashed into and killed “gifted” teacher Michael Lorigan, a court has heard.

At Ennis Circuit Court, Judge Francis Comerford imposed a five-year prison term, suspending the final six months, on Saoirse Lillis McMahon (33) for dangerous driving causing death of cyclist Michael Lorigan (70) on August 16, 2023, on the N67 at Baunmore, Kilkee in west Clare.