2YRS' JAIL FOR PUSH TRAGEDY

Man died after he was 'forcefully' knocked to ground

- BY CLAIRE HENRY

A WOMAN who “forcefully” pushed her partner, resulting in his death, has been sentenced to two years and nine months in prison.

Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Olesja Hertova, 49, of Hastings Lawn, Balbriggan, Dublin, pleaded guilty to one count of the unlawful killing of James Ryan on August 11, 2024, at the above address. She has no previous convictions.

Passing sentence yesterday, Judge Martin Nolan said that on the night in question, Hertova “lost her temper with Mr Ryan and pushed him forcefully”.

"I have no doubt that she did not intend to kill him," he said.