James Moyles (33) was hit and thrown into the air, but four-year-old Cróia did not suffer any significant injuries

James Moyles gave his life to save little niece

James Moyles gave his life to save little niece

A young man died saving the life of his four-year-old niece by pushing her from the path of an oncoming car, a court has heard.

James Moyles (33) was struck and killed by the car driven by Keith O’Brien (49), of ­Lowvalley, Crossmolina, Co Mayo, in Ballina, Co Mayo, last year.