Fatal hit-and-run in Limerick of student Joe Drennan ruled as 'unlawful killing' by inquest

Mr Drennan who was the editor in chief of the University of Limerick media platform, Limerick Voice, was waiting at a bus stop, when a car being driven by convicted criminal, Kieran Fogarty, ploughed into him

Joe Drennan, aged 21, Mountrath, Co Laois, died of 'catastrophic injuries', his inquest heard. File picture

A verdict of “unlawful killing” has returned at an inquest into the death of a student journalist who was fatally injured in a hit-and-run, in Limerick, two years ago.

Joe Drennan, aged 21, Mountrath, Co Laois, died of “catastrophic injuries”, his inquest, which was held at Limerick Coroner’s Court, Kilmallock, heard.