‘Heartbreaking day' – Tragic first picture of motorcyclist, 24, killed in horror Easter Monday crash in Irish village
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a 24-year-old motorcyclist who died in a Co Limerick crash yesterday.
David O'Carroll, pictured above, was killed when his
David, who was from nearby Shanagolden, was very popular in the area and was affectionately known locally as 'Lemon'.
One friend wrote on
Another wrote: "Never forget you brother. Best of memories all our lives together. May you get the best bed in heaven buddy".
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A third pal said: "A sad end to a bank holiday and a sad day in general.
"Grew up kicking ball and to be christened lemon over getting sour playing soccer from that it stuck forever. Rip David".
Another man, who was driving the car, was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
A number of diversions are in place on the R521 and R523 roads around Ardagh village with local access only.
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Motorists, particularly those with heavy goods vehicles, are advised to take an alternative route where possible.
Gardai are continuing to urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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A garda spokesperson said: "Anyone who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai.
"Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Newcastle West garda station on 069 20650, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station."
News of Mr O'Carroll's death comes in the wake of two other fatalities on Irish roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Jason Monk, 18,
EASTER ROAD HEARTACHE
The young father-of-one, who was from Jobstown, has been
Meanwhile, a young boy
The young boy was treated at the scene before being taken to Mullingar Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
Elsewhere, two women and two children were seriously injured in a two-car crash in
Co
Two women aged in their 40s and 20s and a nine-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl, who were all in one vehicle, were seriously injured and taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital.
To date there have been 51 fatalities on Irish roads this year, nine less than the same period last year.
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David O'Carroll sadly passed away in the motorcycle crash
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