Latest news with #NoraMackin
The Irish Sun
15-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Three cyclists injured after being struck by car on busy road in Co Cork hit-and-run as ‘ongoing' probe launched
THREE cyclists were injured in a hit-and-run on a busy road in Co Cork last night. The cyclists were medically assessed last night but it understood that all three suffered non life-threatening injuries in the crash, which took place near the Rugby club on the busy road. Gardai confirmed that the driver of the car involved in the crash "failed to remain at the scene". The road remained closed last night and local diversions were put in place, with drivers in the area urged to "take care" on approach. In a statement, a garda spokesperson said: "Investigations are ongoing". READ MORE IRISH NEWS They added "The three cyclists are receiving medical assessment for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. 'The road is currently closed with local diversions in place. 'Investigations are ongoing.' Separately, tributes have been pouring in for a "lovely" grandmother who MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Nora Mackin, 70s, died suddenly when she was struck by a car in the Tullynavall Road area of Cullyhanna . Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Emergency services, fire crews and an air The mum-of four and grandmother-of-seven has been remembered as a "devoted mother" and "gentle" woman. Her death notice reads: "Loving wife of Stephen. Devoted mother to Martin, Maureen (Larkin), Fiona (Sims) and Kevin. 'TRAGIC SITUATION' "Grandmother to Deirbhile, Pearse, Siofra, Shea, Adam, Leon and Daithí. Sister of John, Kathleen (Leonard), Mary (McCreesh) and Chris (Conneally)." UUP representative, David Taylor said: 'I am very sorry to hear of this tragic accident that occurred. 'I sincerely want to extent my sympathies to the family.' While Secretary of Clontibret Bowls Club Brendan Magennis said: "Sorry to hear about Nora. Met her at Cullyhanna Bowling Club. A lovely lady. "Our sympathies to Stevie and all the family from the members of Clontibret Bowls Club." 1 The cyclists in Cork were hit on the R627 in Westpark, Midleton
Sunday World
13-05-2025
- Sunday World
‘Gentle' grandmother killed after being struck by car named locally
The pensioner, who was aged in her 70s, has been named locally as Nora Mackin A 'gentle' grandmother who died following a single vehicle crash in Co Armagh has been named locally as Nora Mackin. The pensioner, who was aged in her 70s, was struck by a car in the Tullynavall Road area of Cullyhanna on Monday. A death notice remembers Mrs Mackin as the 'loving wife of Stephen. Devoted mother to Martin, Maureen (Larkin), Fiona (Sims) and Kevin' and a grandmother of seven. She also had four siblings. "Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law Peter and Nigel, daughter-in-law Paula, brother, sisters and extended family,' the death notice states. Funeral arrangements have not yet been confirmed. Councillors in the area have offered condolences to the bereaved family. Cullyhanna woman, Nora Mackin Sharing his sympathy, UUP representative, David Taylor said: 'I am very sorry to hear of this tragic accident that occurred'. 'I sincerely want to extent my sympathies to the family.' Sinn Fein representative Martin Hearty also offered condolences. 'Obviously this is a tragic situation. Our thoughts are with the family at this time,' he said. Emergency services – including fire crews and the air ambulance – attended the scene of the collision on May 13. Despite frantic efforts to save Mrs Mackin, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or anyone with CCTV or other footage that can help with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 301 12/0525. Alternatively witnesses can make a report on the PSNI's online reporting form. Many people have paid tributes to Mrs Mackin on social media. "Armagh City & District Lourdes Committee offer our sincere condolences to Stephen and the entire family circle on the tragic loss of Nora a gentle lovely lady,' one user wrote. Cullyhanna woman, Nora Mackin News in 90 Seconds - May 13th Another posted: 'She was an angel and we are forever indebted to her for everything she did to help our family over the last few years. She will be missed. May her gentle soul rest in peace.' A third person said: 'So so sad and difficult to take in. May Nora Rest in Peace and sincere condolences to all the family, praying for some comfort for you all.' Many other Facebook users sent messages of support to the family following the loss of 'such a lovely gentle lady'.
