Man charged over Monaghan crash in which three died

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Police officers at the scene of the crash (Picture RTE)
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Police officers at the scene of the crash

A man has been charged in connection with a car crash in County Monaghan in which three people, including a pregnant woman, were killed.

Kevin McArdle of Longfield, Carrickmacross, was charged with dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.

The 29-year-old was remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again in four weeks time.

Two men and a pregnant woman were killed in the 27 December crash.

They were Glen Curtis, 28, of Dunroe, Nobber, County Meath; Paul Carroll, 27, of Dunheeda, Kingscourt, County Cavan and Roisin Connolly, 39 from Drumcondra in Dublin, who was five months pregnant.

Three cars were involved in the accident which happened just outside Carrickmacross.