01-08-2025
Heartbreaking first picture of ‘lovely lad', 26, killed in horrific motorbike crash as family confirm funeral details
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a young
motorcyclist who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash in Waterford on Wednesday
.
James 'Jimmy' Power, aged just 26,
on the R675 at Ballinahilla, near Bonmahon.
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The horrific incident took place at around 11.45pm.
Jimmy is predeceased by his grandparents, uncles and aunts.
A notice online read: "Deeply regretted by his parents John and Breda, brothers Nicholas, John and Paddy, sisters Rebecca, Shauna, Ann-Marie, Louise, Olivia and Helen, daughter Aria, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends."
Locals said Jimmy, from Kill in Co
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One said: "Utterly heartbreaking for you all. May the wonderful memories you have of Jimmy provide you with comfort at this tragic time."
Another added: "Jimmy was the nicest most genuine person you could meet he will be very sadly missed."
A third said:
"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
."
Another mourner wrote: "Great memories down through the years together where he always brought a smile to many a face."
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A fifth said: "Such a lovely lad, Jimmy will be hugely missed by his adored family, friends and all who knew him."
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The Southeast Reapers Motorcycling Club said: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young man's family and friends at this tragic time."
Jimmy will be reposing at Thompsons Funeral Home on Barrack Street in Waterford from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday.
He will arrive at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Kill on Monday for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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The family has asked that the house remains private at all times.
A notice added: "The family appreciates your sympathy, support and understanding at this difficult time."
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They are particularly looking to speak to those who were in the area of the crash within the hour it took place.
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A spokesperson for the force said: "Gardai are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 11:00pm and 12:00am (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."
So far this year, 95 people have lost their lives in 90 crashes on Irish roads.
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During the same period of last year, 106 people died in collisions.
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James 'Jimmy' Power sadly passed away in the crash earlier this week
