Vigil held for young man who was killed in Ballymun hit-and-run
Kevin Kelly 'gentle' soul died after being hit by car in Ballymun
A vigil was held on Sunday for a young man who was killed in a hit-and-run in Ballymun in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Kevin Kelly was hit by a car on Balbutcher Lane, at around 4.55am in the morning.
Gardai and paramedics responded to the scene where the Dublin man was pronounced dead.
Friends and family gathered at Hollytree Square in Ballymun yesterday evening to pay tribute.
Blue balloons were released into the sky as bikers performed wheelies on motorbikes.
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A friend set up a GoFundMe to raise funds 'for our friend Kevin Kelly.'
'Anything yous can donate is much appreciated,' a short message on the page reads. So far, 60 donors have raised €1,625 of a €4,500 target.
Described as 'one of the good ones' and a gentleman in tributes posted online, loved ones said he always 'had a smile on his face.'
'Little bro cant believe this. Know you since you were in nappies. nothing but a gent of a man and always showed respect still can't get me head around it kid,' one mourner said.
Another added: 'What a young man you were Kev. What a pleasure it was knowing you, nothing but a kind and gentle soul. Rest easy bud, may you get the best bed.'
Others described him as 'such a lovely young fella' and a 'lovely young man' and said his death was heartbreaking.
'Such a sound young fella may you rest in peace Kevin Kelly thinking of your family at this hard time such a young blood,' another friend said.
Another woman who said she knew him since he was a child said: 'So sad so young…knew him since he was smal.. Never pass you by. Very mannerly always happy. Thinking of his family.
'Always remember him saying to me growing up at the shops when he seen me Kathy buy us a lollie. Rest in peace Kevin'.
In a statement, An Garda Siochana appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
'Any road users or pedestrians who were in the vicinity of Balbutcher Lane and Balcurris Park areas of Ballymun, between 4:00am and 5:00am, and have camera footage, including dash-cam, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí,' they said.
'Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station at (01) 6664400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
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