Tributes paid to ‘model father', 55, dies in hospital days after Waterford crash as man, 60s, appears in court
The crash, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred in Monvoy in Tramore at around 7.40pm on Wednesday, July 9.
The motorcyclist was brought to University
He has been named locally as Michael O'Sullivan, 55, from Cullencastle in Tramore, Co
In a statement, his family thanked the emergency services for all their help.
The family said: "The O'Sullivan family would like to thank with great appreciation all the emergency services,
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Tributes were paid to Mr O'Sullivan online.
One friend said "Deepest Sympathy to all Micheal's family and friends on his sad passing. We had the honour and pleasure of working with Michael.
"When it came to work Michael was a fountain of knowledge and extremely skilled in his trade.
"Always willing and able to help his work colleagues in any way he could. May he rest in peace."
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A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene and has been charged in connection with the incident.
He appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District
Businessman John Fitzgibbon, 67, with an address given as
Addressing the court, Mr O'Sullivan's sister Claire O'Sullivan said her brother was a beloved father and grandfather with decades of experience driving
She told the court: "I'm using this time to advocate for a person who died this morning."
She described him as a "model husband, model father".
Judge Cheatle set bail at €10,000 and ordered the defendant to surrender both his Irish and American
Relatives of Mr Fitzgibbon both swore an oath to act as independent sureties for him while the proceedings are ongoing.
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They have called on anyone who was in the Monvoy Cross area between 7.30pm and 7.50pm and who may have witnessed the incident to contact investigating gardai.
Specifically, they have asked any road users who were travelling in the area and may have footage, including dash cam footage, to make this footage available to the cops.
Gardai can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Michael O'Sullivan is survived by his wife Lillian, his son Nicholas, his daughters Fiona, Heather and Rebecca.
His remains will repose at The Family Home, Cullencastle, Tramore on Monday, July 14, from 5pm until 7pm Sharp.
His Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 10am at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore.
A private cremation will take place on Wednesday, July 16.
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Michael O'Sullivan tragically passed away on Friday
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