The widow of Paud O’Leary, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver, says the term imposed ‘doesn’t add up’ when compared to the devastation caused to her family, says Donal Hickey

The widow of a 42-year-old hit-and-run accident victim has told how she heard the news of his death after his body had been found a short distance from their home.

Four Kerry children are spending their first Christmas without their father, who was killed in a hit and run accident close to his home on July 1.

Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for information after a man in his 40s died when he was hit by a car while out cycling in Co. Kerry at the weekend.

Gardaí investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Co Kerry are appealing for witnesses to come forward.