Tributes paid to ‘lovely quiet man' (26) who died in Waterford motorcycle accident
Tributes have been paid to a young motorcyclist who lost his life in a single vehicle accident in County Waterford on Wednesday.
James (Jimmy) Power (26) from Sleveen, Kill died in the single vehicle incident which occurred on the R675 at Ballinahilla near Bonmahon on July 30. It happened at approximately 11.45pm on Wednesday night.
Locals said Jimmy was 'a lovely quiet man who loved motorbikes'.
James Power.
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One local said: ''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. Rest in peace Jimmy.''
James is survived by his parents John and Breda, brothers Nicholas, John and Paddy, sisters Rebecca, Shauna, Ann-Marie, Louise, Olivia and Helen, daughter Aria, extended family and friends.
His remains will be reposing at Thompson's Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Waterford on Saturday from 2pm to 5pm with vigil prayers and rosary at 4pm.
Funeral will arrive at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kill on Monday August 4 for Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed Wednesday night's collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 11pm and 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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