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The Irish Sun
24-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Young girl rushed to hospital after being struck by car in small Irish village as gardai confirm crash probe ‘ongoing'
A YOUNG girl was rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in Co Cork last night. Advertisement 1 The collision took place in the small village of Belgooly, which is north-east of Kinsale Credit: Google Streetview It is understood that the air ambulance was among the services called to the scene. The child was taken to It is understood that she sustained non-life threatening injuries. In a statement this morning a garda spokesperson described the investigation into the crash as "ongoing". Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS News of the incident comes after a tragic Jason Monk, 18, The young father-of-one, who was from Jobstown, has been Meanwhile, a four-year-old boy Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Little Abdur was killed as he rode his scooter just yards from his house in Farranshock Estate . Secret Garda spy truck catches 100 drivers for bad behaviour behind wheel on bust Irish roads amid 'real risk' alert EASTER ROAD HEARTACHE A 24-year-old also passed away on Easter Monday after his at the intersection of R521 and R523 in Ardagh village in Co Limerick shortly after 6pm. Advertisement 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.
The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as tragic boy hit by car days after celebrating 4th birthday is laid to rest following emotional service
TRAGIC four-year-old car crash victim Abdur Rehman was laid to rest today. Little Abdur was Advertisement 2 Tragic four-year-old car crash victim Abdur Rehman was laid to rest today Credit: Collect through journalist 2 Hundreds of mourners turned out today for his funeral Credit: GARY ASHE Hundreds of mourners turned out today for the funeral of Abdur, who had only celebrated his fourth birthday at the weekend. Shocked locals joined grieving family and friends for funeral prayers at Mullingar's Islamic Cultural Society Centre. Heartbroken relatives told how Abdur was 'loved by all who knew him'. Following the emotional service, the little lad was later buried in Newcastle cemetery in Advertisement Read more in News The Islamic community was rallying around the youngster's anguished parents who have been plunged into mourning just four weeks after welcoming a new baby. The couple originally hail from Mullingar Cricket Club was among the groups issuing condolence messages. The club said: 'The club is extremely shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of young Abdur, son of club member Pir Abdullah Naeem. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun 'Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with Pir and Mrs Abdullah during this difficult time. 'May Allah give their family and friends sabr during this difficult time.' CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY The Pakistanis in Ireland Group added: 'Our beloved friend Pir Abdullah's son (Abdur Rehman age 4yrs) passed away in mulingar due to car accident. 'May Allah give subr to his family and friends.' Advertisement Abdur was We also understand the driver of the car was on their way home when the accident happened. The boy was treated at the scene but was later pronounced dead at Mullingar Advertisement His family had only moved to the area in recent months. 'LOVED BY EVERYONE' As the garda probe continued, devastated neighbours told how Abdur was 'loved by everyone' and regularly enjoyed playing on his beloved scooter outside his house. And friends of the little boy's family revealed the youngster had only celebrated his fourth birthday over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Advertisement Fighting back tears, family friend Naveed Iqbal told how Abdur had not even opened all his birthday presents. Mr Iqbal said: 'They (the family) were keeping some for him so he could open one every day. 'The family just moved here a few months ago. We helped them move. 'They are a hardworking family, same as everyone here. Advertisement 'It's so sad for everyone. His birthday party was on Saturday. He was still to open some gifts. There are no words.'
Irish Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Boy killed in road tragedy is buried in white coffin
A four year old boy who was killed in a horror road tragedy in Mullingar on Easter Monday was laid to rest in a white coffin today. Tearful mourners gathered at Newcastle Cemetery in Dublin for the burial of Abdur Rahmen, who was killed when he was struck by a car in Farranshock Estate in the Westmeath town. Hundreds of people had earlier attended prayers for Abdur at the Islamic Cultural Society Centre in Mullingar. The little boy was killed just days after he had celebrated his fourth birthday, with his devastated family revealing he still hadn't opened all his presents. Abdur was fatally injured when he was struck by a car only a matter of yards from his home in the housing estate shortly after 6:30pm on Monday. Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster both at the scene and en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries. Floral tributes continue to be left at the scene of the incident, one of which poignantly read: 'Little man' while surrounded by a sea of other moving messages of sympathy. It is understood the little boy's parents had only recently celebrated the birth of their second child. Both originally hail from Pakistan, but have resided in Ireland for a number of years. Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society revealed Abdur's funeral took place earlier today at Mullingar's Mosque or Masjid. His white coffin was then later carried to his final resting place in Newcastle cemetery in Dublin. Grieving family friend Naveed Iqbal told how Abdur had not even opened all his birthday presents. Fighting back tears, Mr Iqbal said: 'They (the family) were keeping some for him so he could open one every day. 'The family just moved here a few months ago. We helped them move. 'They are a hardworking family, same as everyone here. 'It's so sad for everyone. His birthday party was on Saturday. He was still to open some gifts. There are no words.'
Sunday World
23-04-2025
- Sunday World
Boy (4) who died after being knocked down in Mullingar estate to be laid to rest today
Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries Locals living in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate are still coming to terms with the tragic circumstances surrounding Monday evening's incident. Floral tributes at the scene of Monday's incident which claimed the life of Abdur Rehman (4). A four-year-old boy who died after he was knocked down by a car inside a midlands housing estate on Monday evening and just days after celebrating his fourth birthday will laid to rest today. Abdur Rehman was fatally injured when he was struck by a car only a matter of yards from his home in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate shortly after 6:30pm. Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster both at the scene and en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries. Locals living in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate are still coming to terms with the tragic circumstances surrounding Monday evening's incident. In a post carried on its Facebook page this afternoon, Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society revealed Abdur's funeral will take place today at Mullingar's Mosque or Masjid. 'The funeral for little Abdur will be held today at the Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society,' a spokesperson informed the Sunday World. In doing so, members of the public are being asked to refrain from visiting the hospital or the family's home in Mullingar. News surrounding Monday evening's incident has continued to be felt far and wide, emotions that have been exacerbated by the fact little Abdur had only celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred in Farranshock housing estate, Mullingar, Co Westmeath (Photo: Liam Cosgrove) Floral tributes continue to be left at the scene of the incident, one of which poignantly read: 'Little man' while surrounded by a sea of other moving messages of sympathy. It is understood the little boy's parents had only recently celebrated the birth of their second child. Both originally hail from Pakistan, but have resided in Ireland for a number of years. Gardaí, meanwhile, are continuing to appeal for witnesses into the incident. A detailed forensic collision investigation took place and was completed yesterday morning which resulted in a black BMW being towed away from the scene for further examination. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Final farewell to boy (4) who died after being knocked down in Mullingar housing estate
Today at 11:58 A four-year-old boy who died after he was knocked down by a car inside a midlands housing estate on Monday evening and just days after celebrating his fourth birthday was laid to rest earlier today. Abdur Rehman was fatally injured when he was struck by a car only a matter of yards from his home in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate shortly after 6:30pm. Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster both at the scene and en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries. Follow Independent Westmeath on Facebook Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society revealed Abdur's funeral took place earlier today at Mullingar's Mosque or Masjid. Members of the public are being asked to refrain from visiting the hospital or the family's home in Mullingar. News surrounding Monday evening's incident has continued to be felt far and wide, emotions that have been exacerbated by the fact little Abdur had only celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday. Floral tributes continue to be left at the scene of the incident, one of which poignantly read: 'Little man' while surrounded by a sea of other moving messages of sympathy. It is understood the little boy's parents had only recently celebrated the birth of their second child. Both originally hail from Pakistan, but have resided in Ireland for a number of years. Gardaí, meanwhile, are continuing to appeal for witnesses into the incident. A detailed forensic collision investigation took place and was completed yesterday morning which resulted in a black BMW being towed away from the scene for further examination. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
