Tipperary mother Mary Lowry to face trial on charge of careless driving causing death

It’s understood Patrick Connolly was participating in a charity bike outing at the time of the alleged incident

If convicted Mary Lowry faces a maximum penalty of two years in prison, and/or a fine not exceeding €10,000. File picture: iStock

Tipperary woman, Mary Lowry, has been returned for trial on a charge of careless driving causing the death of a father of five.

Ms Lowry, a mother of three, appeared before Nenagh District Court on Wednesday where she was served with the State’s Book of Evidence which alleges she drove a vehicle carelessly causing the death of Patrick Connolly, in his 50s, two years ago.