Woman who claimed she was hurt as pupil in schoolyard fall loses case

High Court judge Mr Justice Paul Coffey noted 'inconsistencies and inaccuracies' in the complainant's evidence
The judge said a 'fundamental inconsistency'  remained between the two narratives presented to the court. Stock picture

The judge said a 'fundamental inconsistency'  remained between the two narratives presented to the court. Stock picture

A High Court judge has thrown out a case brought by a young woman over injuries suffered when she tripped in a schoolyard 10 years ago.

In May 2015, Amanda Shakira Dinnegan was racing several of her classmates after the lunchtime bell rang at Loughegar National School when she fell, fracturing her elbow.

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