Tributes pour in for 'always helpful' young Dad after death in motorcycle crash
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle which occurred on the R675 at Ballinahilla in Waterford at around 11.45pm on Wednesday night.
Sadly, James (Jimmy) Power of Kill, Waterford, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene near Bunmahon. His body was removed to the morgue at University Hospital Waterford.
James will be dearly missed by his beloved parents, adoring brothers and sisters, his loving daughter Aria, his many extended family members and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
James will repose at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Saturday, August 2, from 2pm to 5pm with vigil prayers and rosary taking place at 4pm.
Funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Kill on Monday, August 4 at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May he rest in peace.
One mourner penned: 'My deepest condolences to Breda, John and family! What a shock it is to lose a child - it should never happen by the order of things. Wishing you strength to cope - we will all remember Jimmy, what a lovely, quiet and always helpful young man he was, with a whole life before him.'
Another wrote: 'Sincere condolences to John, Breda and all of Jimmy's family. Great memories down through the years together where he always brought a smile to many a face.May he Rest in Peace.'
While one more shared: 'Deepest condolences to you John, Breda and family, we were deeply saddened to hear of the sad passing of your beloved son Jimmy. We are thinking and praying for you all in this very sad time, may God give you strength in these very dark days, he was such a lovely, quiet young man'. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. (Image: PA)
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Bunmahon, Co. Waterford on Wednesday night, 30 July."
They added: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 11:00pm and 12:00am (midnight) are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058 48600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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