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BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Tributes paid to ‘absolute gentleman' (81) killed in Kerry cycle accident
Tributes have been paid to an absolute gentleman who was killed in a cycling accident in County Kerry on Tuesday June 10th. The cyclist, who was a man in his 80s, died after he was struck by a vehicle in Kilgarvan at around 1.40pm on Tuesday. Advertisement He has been named locally as Paddy O'Donoghue (81) from Gortahoonig, Muckross, Killarney, Kerry. The incident happened on the R569 road, Church Grounds in Kilgarvan, gardaí said. Mr O'Donoghue was declared dead at the scene. Gardaí say the Coroner has been informed and a postmortem examination will take place. Locals described Mr O'Donoghue as an absolute gentleman who loved the outdoors and regularly cycled in the area. He had often taken part in the Ring of Kerry Cycle each year. Paying tribute his local Glenflesk GAA club said ''Glenflesk GAA would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Paddy O'Donoghue on his sad passing. He was a true Glenflesk stalwart as a player, mentor and lifelong supporter''. Advertisement Friends also paid tribute. One friend said '' So sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Paddy, loved meeting him on my walks and we sorting out all the problems of the world, condolences to Brenda and family and all extended families. May he rest in peace''. Another said ''Paddy did me a big favour years ago after my car went off the road on the way to a game. He drove me and fixed the car and I hardly knew him. A gentleman. May he rest in peace''. He is survived by his wife Brenda and children Florence, Áine, Denise, Brenda, Báirbre, Patrick and Alice. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet but should be known on Thursday June 12th. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. They also said in a statement that the road where the accident took place was closed off and diversions were in place. Advertisement It said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Irish Times
3 days ago
- Irish Times
Cyclist (80s) dies after collision with vehicle in Co Kerry
A cyclist in his 80s has died following a collision with a vehicle in Kilgarvan, Co Kerry . The fatal incident occurred shortly after 1.40pm on the R569 road. Gardaí and emergency services responded, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to take place, a Garda spokesperson said. The road remains closed at this time. Drivers travelling to and from Kenmare are advised to travel via Killarney and Moll's Gap on the N71. READ MORE Gardaí are appealing for any road users with camera footage, including dash-cam, who were travelling in the area between 1pm and 2pm to make this footage available to them. Anyone with any information is asked to contact gardaí.
