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a day ago
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Tributes to talented sportsman (19) who died in car accident in Kerry
Tributes have been paid to a teenager and talented sportsman who lost his life in a car accident at the weekend. The crash occurred on Saturday afternoon on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw. Advertisement The driver, who was aged in his late teens and was travelling alone, was airlifted to Cork University Hospital, where he died on Wednesday. No other injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved. He has been named locally as Aidan Forristal, who was a native of the north Kerry parish of Lisnax. Paying tribute, Parish Priest Fr Anthony O'Sullivan said "the entire community are devastated at the news of the death of a fine young man.". Locals said that Aidan was a keen sportsman and played hurling with the local Lisnax Gaa club. As a mark of respect all club training has been cancelled this week. Advertisement Lisnax Club chair, John McElliogtt, said: "He was a lovely young lad to deal with. He usually played in the forwards and would always chip in with a few scores." His family were also well known in Athletics circles. The local community were rallying around Aidan's parents William and Tara and his siblings. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses, particularly any road users who may have dash-cam footage and who were travelling in the area on August 2nd between 5:15pm and 5:45pm, to contact Listowel Garda Station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. No funeral arrangements have been confirmed as yet but will be confirmed later on Friday. Mr Forristal is the 98th person to die on Irish roads this year.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
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Teenager dies following collision in Co Kerry
A teenager has died in hospital following a single-vehicle collision in Co Kerry on Wednesday. The collision happened on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw, at 5.40pm. Advertisement The driver, an adult male aged in his late teens, and sole occupant of the car was airlifted to Cork University Hospital. He was pronounced deceased on Wednesday morning. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out an examination of the scene. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area on the 2nd August 2025 between 5.15pm and 5.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on (068) 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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6 days ago
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Teenager seriously injured in Co Kerry road crash
A teenager has been seriously injured following a road crash in Co Kerry. Gardaí said one vehicle was involved in the incident on the L1029 road at Deerpark, Lixnaw, on Saturday evening. Advertisement Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 5.40pm. A garda spokesperson said: 'The driver, an adult male aged in his late teens, and sole occupant of the car was airlifted to Cork University Hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries. 'Garda forensic collision investigators carried out an examination of the scene and the road has now been reopened. 'Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Advertisement 'Any road users who may have dash-cam and were travelling in the area between 5.15pm and 5.45pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardai.'
