80-year-old killed by car after leaving céilí

AN 80-year-old woman was killed by a car just seconds after leaving a community hall where she attended a céilí with friends.

Anne “Annie” Deasy was struck as she left the community hall at Little Island, Owenahincha, near Rosscarbery, Co Cork, at about 12.30am yesterday.

She was hit by a car driven by a 20-year-old man.