‘Sadly missed by loving family' – Tributes pour in for cyclist killed in Kerry road crash as gardai issue appeal
A KERRY man who died in a tragic road accident just days ago has been remembered as "a wonderful man".
Paddy O'Donoghue, from Goortahoonig, Killarney, was an avid
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Paddy was a driving force behind the Ring of Kerry Cycle
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The 78-year-old has been remembered as a "gentleman"
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He was one of the
Sadly, the 78-year old was killed on Tuesday, June 10, after he was struck by a vehicle in Kilgarvan village.
The incident occurred on the R569 between 1pm and 2pm.
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A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on
According to his death notice, Paddy leaves behind a "loving
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He is also remembered by grandchildren Niamh, Dáire, Edward, John, David, Lily Bea, Sadhbh, Sebastian, Abigail, Victoria, Anna, Amelia, Thomas, Hugh, Leonie, Patrick and Oscar.
And mourning him are his brother John, sisters Margaret , Kathleen and Anna, daughters-in-law Noelle and Katie, sons-in-law Martin, Charlie, Paul, Marc and Jonathan.
Paddy leaves behind a wide circle of in-laws, friends, and neighbours.
Tributes have poured in for the passionate cyclist, who was hailed by mourners as a "gentleman".
SAD PASSING
One person said: "So sorry to learn this awful tragic news. What a gentleman. Rip Paddy."
Another put in: "RIP Paddy, a wonderful man."
Somebody else said: "Our sincere condolences to Brenda and family on the sad and sudden passing of Paddy.
"May he rest in peace and the Lord comfort you all in this time of grief."
And a fourth penned: "Our deepest condolences to Brenda and family on the very sad passing of Paddy.
"Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Paddy's gentle soul rest in peace."
Someone else said: "RIP Paddy, such a sad loss."
Plans are underway to dedicate this year's annual Ring of Kerry cycle to the deceased man.
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