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The Journal
29-05-2025
- The Journal
Man (50s) dies after being struck by a car in Co Offaly last night
A MAN IN his 50s has died after being struck by a car in Co Offaly last night. The incident happened shortly after 11pm on the N62 at Killeenboy, Cloghan, Co. Offaly. The pedestrian, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was brought to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. No other injuries were reported. Advertisement Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently carrying out a technical examination of the scene and the road remains closed. Local diversions are in place and motorists, particularly drivers of heavy goods vehicles, are asked to travel via Tullamore, Co Offaly. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and any road users who may have camera or dash-cam footage and were travelling in the area between 10pm to 11.30pm are asked to make this footage available. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Birr Garda Station on 057 9169710, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. So far this year, 68 people have died on Irish roads, including five women over the past week. Last Saturday, two pedestrians, a cyclist and a motorist were killed in separate incidents and on Monday, a woman in her 80s was killed after being struck by a bus in Co Louth . Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
29-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Man, 50s, dies following crash in Co Offaly
A man aged in his 50s has died following a crash in Co Offaly on Wednesday night. The incident, involving a pedestrian and a car, occurred on the N62 at Killeenboy, Cloghan shortly after 11pm. The pedestrian, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was brought to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore, where an autopsy will take place in due course. There were no other injuries reported. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators are currently carrying out a technical examination of the scene and the road remains closed. Local diversions are in place and motorists, particularly the drivers of heavy goods vehicles, are asked to travel via Tullamore, Co Offaly. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10pm to 11.30pm, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. "Anyone with any information is asked to contact Birr Garda Station on 057 9169710, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Investigations are ongoing." To date, there have been 67 fatalities on Irish roads this year. Read More Two hospitalised after suspected arson at derelict West Cork pub
Irish Examiner
06-05-2025
- Irish Examiner
Gardaí investigate death of cyclist, 60s, killed in Dublin crash
A cyclist in his 60s had died following a fatal crash with a car on the R139 in Dublin 17 on Monday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after gardaí and emergency services showed around 8pm. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have since examined the scene and traffic diversions have been lifted. The man was transported to the Dublin City Mortuary, where an autopsy will be arranged. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Road users who were in the area between 7.30pm and 8.15pm and may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings, are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station at 01 666 4200, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Read More Mental fitness of man accused of killing Cork-born bishop in LA continues to delay trial
Sunday World
21-04-2025
- Sunday World
Tributes paid to young man (18) killed in Dublin road collision
Jason Monks (18) from Jobstown in West Dublin died in the incident which occurred at approximately 8pm on Sunday night A heartbroken mother has paid an emotional tribute to her son who died in an horrific collision between a scrambler and a car yesterday Sunday April 20th . Jason Monks (18) from Jobstown in West Dublin died in the incident which occurred at approximately 8pm on Sunday night April 20th on Citywest Avenue in Citywest, Co Dublin. Mr Monks was the driver of the scrambler bike. He was taken to Tallaght Hospital following the crash where he was later pronounced dead. In an emotional tribute his mother Donna Monks wrote: ''O lord please let this be a big bad dream that big strong boy was my baby there was nothing in this world he wouldn't do for his mammy my heart is shattered into a million bits I can't cope why my handsome young man why''. She added ''My beautiful baby boy, how is my life ever going to be the same ever again. 18 years of loving best 18 years of my life. I will always love you.... always my beautiful boy''. Jason's partner's grandad Mark Lutrell wrote ''Our Granddaughter Shannon lost her partner and our great Granddaughter Everliegh lost her Dad Jason Monks last night. We are heartbroken for them and Jason's family." "A lovely young man with the biggest heart, and a smile and laugh that would cheer you up in the worst of days. A person who would do anything to help anyone who needed it. "We are heartbroken but also smiling when we see the things people have up in Facebook and videos which will help in the coming time. We are all going to miss you. Rip our friend our family. Keep an eye on us all from up there in the clouds.' A family friend who has set up a Gofundme page ''Jason was one of a kind and would do anything for anyone from fixing bikes and lawnmowers cutting grass or any jobs that needed to be done He would help anyone and this is how we can help him one last time Jason Monks you are so loved and will be truly missed''. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators have conducted a technical examination of the scene and the road has since been reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward, specifically requesting any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam, and were travelling in the area between 7.45pm and 8.15pm to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Tallaght garda station on (01) 6666000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.
