A Co Meath man - who killed a 77-year-old woman by knocking her down as she crossed the road - is to do community service instead of jail time.

Carl Feighery with an address at Millbourne Crescent, Ashbourne, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to dangerous driving causing the death of Rose Douglas on 9th January 2013.

Rose Douglas was knocked down and fatally injured by a silver Peugeot as she crossed the North Road in Finglas in Dublin.

The 77 year old had left the house that morning to collect charity boxes for the hospice and had told her husband she was just popping out for a minute.

The driver of the car was electrician Carl Feighery who was on his way to a dental appointment.

He said the sun was directly in his eyes, and that he saw the traffic lights turn red just before hitting the pedestrian.

The court heard the victim's husband has not had a happy day since his wife of 60 years was killed in January 2013 but her family recognise this was a tragic accident.

Because Carl Feighery wasn't speeding or drinking Judge Martin Nolan said it would be unfair to jail him.

He will instead carry out 240 hours community service.