Taxi drivers pay tribute to victim of joyriders

TAXI DRIVERS turned out in large numbers yesterday in honour of colleague Robert McGowan, who lost his life at the hands of joyriders.

One of Dublin’s largest churches, Our Lady of Good Counsel in Drimnagh, was at capacity as the entire community mourned the tragic passing of the young father.

Partner Debbie hugged the couple’s son, Daniel, aged two, in a tearful farewell. Neighbours comforted Robert’s parents, Paddy and Rita McGowan, whose lives were shattered by last weekend’s horrific early morning smash.