'To hear our father being blamed was very offensive': Family of Paudie Palmer reveal impact of his death

Victim impact statements were given in court by Paudie Palmer’s daughter and brother on behalf of his family

The late Paudie Palmer who was today described as the cornerstone of his family. File picture

The Ukrainian national whose dangerous driving caused the death of GAA broadcaster Paudie Palmer hurt the family even more by blaming the deceased for it.

Victim impact evidence was presented at the sentencing hearing on Thursday where Judge Jonathan Dunphy imposed a six-year jail term on Bohdan Bezverkhyi for dangerous driving causing the death of Mr Palmer.