Cork woman awarded €218,000 after suffering injuries when car was rear-ended

Colette Sheehan's car was struck by another driver six years ago

Colette Sheehan, aged 54, of Drimoleague, suffered the injuries when her car was struck by another driver at Shannon Park roundabout — between Monkstown and Carrigaline, Co Cork — on November 27, 2020. File picture: Larry Cummins

A Cork woman who suffered various injuries when her car was rear-ended on a roundabout six years ago has been awarded at least €218,000 by the High Court.

Colette Sheehan, aged 54, of Drimoleague, suffered the injuries when her car was struck by another driver at Shannon Park roundabout — between Monkstown and Carrigaline, Co Cork — on November 27, 2020. Ms Sheehan, a civil servant, subsequently sued the driver for damages.