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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Funeral details confirmed for ‘truly cherished' Meath grandmother killed in weekend crash as tributes pour in
THE funeral details have been confirmed for a 'cherished' mum and grandmother who passed away in a collision over the weekend. Theresa Morgan died after she was Advertisement The incident occurred on the Now, her devastated Taking to the family wrote: "We are saddened to announce the passing of Theresa, who died tragically following an accident. "May Theresa Rest In Peace". Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS She is predeceased by her parents Tom and Elizabeth. Theresa is survived by her daughter Denise, sons Tony and David, their father Noel and her partner Pat. She will also be missed by her son in law Martin, daughter in law Jennifer and her grandchildren Jack, Rose, Emily and Penny. She will also be missed by her siblings Jimmy, David, Martin, Michael, Dessie, Aidan, Brendan, Tommy, Stephen Janet and Alicia, her brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and wide circle of friends. Advertisement Most read in Irish News Exclusive Theresa also leaves behind her beloved dog Milo. The much loved woman will repose at her son Tony's house on Thursday May 29 from 4pm until 8pm. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads The removal will then take place on Friday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception Ashbourne, arriving for 11am Mass. She will then be buried afterwards in St. Declan's Cemetery. Advertisement The mass will be livestreamed Moving tributes have poured in for Theresa ahead of her funeral mass later this week. One person said: "So sorry to learn of Theresa's passing. Condolences to Denise and all the family. "She's a great loss to them and the community. May she rest in the eternal peace of heaven." Advertisement Another person added: "A lovely kind lady who will be so missed." 'SOMEONE YOU COULD RELY ON' A friend added: "Feeling blessed to have had Theresa in our lives for so long. We have always shared lots of laughs and have had some lovely memories down through the years. "Theresa was a kind and warm lady who always spoke lovingly about her children and grandchildren." In a resounding tribute another dear friend of the beloved mother and grandmother said they were "blessed" to have known her. Advertisement They said: "Trasna (lovingly known by our family) was truly cherished. "Her unconditional love & kindness towards us all will always be remembered. "We were blessed to have her in our lives. Someone everyone could rely on and nothing was ever a hassle. We Love you Trasna." Another person simply added: "Such a tragedy." Advertisement 1 Theresa Morgan died in after she was struck by a car over the weekend Credit:
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Woman, 80s, becomes fifth woman killed on Irish roads since Saturday
A woman in her 80s has died after being struck by a bus in Co Louth, becoming the fifth person to be killed on Irish roads since Saturday. Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to the collision, which happened in Dunleer at approximately 12.20pm on Monday. The woman was transferred by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, where she was later pronounced dead. The road has been closed for a technical examination of the scene to be conducted and diversions are in place. Any road users who were at Lower Main Street, Dunleer, between 12.10pm and 12.30pm and who may have camera footage have been urged to make this footage available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. The victim of Monday's crash is the fifth woman to be killed on Irish roads since Saturday. In Co Clare, a Canadian tourist in her 70s died in a collision with a tractor at Toonagh, Tulla, on Saturday afternoon. Investigations are also continuing into the death of a woman in a crash in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford on Saturday. The woman, 20s, died after she was struck by a car, on the R702 in Curraghgraigue at about 3pm. Another woman, named locally as 63-year-old Theresa Morgan, was fatally injured after being struck by a car in Ashbourne, Co Meath at about 7.10pm on Saturday evening. Finally, 82-year-old Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley, a native of Lifford in Co Donegal, died following a two-vehicle crash in Co Tyrone on Saturday. That crash happened on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the Ulster American Folk Park at about 12.30pm. Ms Cranley was the driver of one of the vehicles involved. There have now been 66 fatalities in 63 collisions on Irish roads so far this year. The number has fallen from 63 fatalities in 68 collisions in the same period last year. Read More Canadian tourist killed in Clare collision among four women who died on the roads over the weekend
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Canadian tourist killed in Clare collision among four women who died on the roads over the weekend
A Canadian tourist was among the four women who lost their lives in road collisions across the country over the weekend. The woman, who was in her 70s, had been cycling with a group when she was in a collision with a tractor at Toonagh, Tulla, on Saturday afternoon. She has not yet been named but is understood to have travelled to Ireland as part of a cycling group touring Clare. Cllr Mary Howard, a Fine Gael councillor with Clare County Council, said her death was the first road fatality in Clare this year. 'We send our condolences to her family in Canada and to her colleagues who were with her on their vacation," she said. "It is a horrendous way for a holiday to turn out.' Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following report of the collision, involving a tractor and a bicycle, which occurred on the L3180 at about 12.45pm on Saturday. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene and her body was removed for an autopsy at University Hospital Limerick. Investigations are also continuing into the death of a woman in her 20s in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. The woman, who has also not yet been named, died after she was also hit by a car, on the R702 in Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy, at about 3pm on Saturday. She was removed to Wexford General Hospital, where she later died. The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, received a medical assessment at the scene. Meanwhile, the woman who died after being hit by a car on Saturday evening in Ashbourne, Co Meath, has been named locally. She was Theresa Morgan. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. In Donegal, the community of Lifford is in mourning for 82-year-old Bernie Cranley. Ms Cranley was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz that was involved in a collision with a blue Suzuki Vitara over the weekend. The incident took place on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the Ulster American Folk Park at about 12.30pm on Saturday. The other driver, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment for serious injuries. PSNI inspector Cherith Adair, from the collision investigation unit, said: 'Our inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision, and we would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage which could assist us.' There have been 65 fatalities in 62 collisions on Irish roads so far this year. The number has fallen from 63 fatalities in 68 collisions in the same period last year.
Sunday World
7 days ago
- Sunday World
Grandmother (63) named as one of four women killed on roads over weekend
Ms Morgan (63) is one of four women who lost their lives in separate road crashes over the weekend A pedestrian killed when she was hit by a car in Co Meath over the weekend has been named locally as mother-of-three and grandmother Theresa Morgan. Ms Morgan (63) is one of four women who lost their lives in separate road crashes in counties Meath, Wexford, Clare and Tyrone over the weekend. She has been described in a tribute from her hometown, Ashbourne, as a 'beautiful lady who always had time for a chat'. Ms Morgan was one of two female pedestrians killed in separate road collisions in Meath and Wexford on Saturday.. She died when struck by a car on the Dublin Road (R135), in Ashbourne, Co Meath, on Saturday. The scene of the crash in Ashbourne, Co Meath, in which a pedestrian was killed. Photo: Arthur Carron Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision, which happened at around 7.10pm. Ms Morgan was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her body was later removed to the mortuary at Our Lady's Hospital Navan for a post-mortem examination. The male driver and passenger of the car, aged in their 20s, were brought to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown for treatment of injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening. The road was closed for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Theresa Morgan News in 90 Seconds - May 26th 2025 Another female pedestrian, aged in her 20s, was killed in in Wexford earlier in the day. Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of the collision involving a car and pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 at Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy at approximately 3pm on Saturday. The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s was removed from the scene in a serious condition to Wexford General Hospital, where she later died. The male driver of the car, aged in his 20s, received a medical assessment at the scene. The road was closed for a technical examination, but has since reopened. Separately, a female cyclist in her 70s was killed in an incident involving a tractor in Tulla, Co Clare, on Saturday. 'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene following report of the collision, involving a tractor and a bicycle, which occurred on the L3180 at approximately 12.45pm,' a Garda spokesperson said. 'The cyclist, a woman aged her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.' Her body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in all incidents to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area of any of the incidents around the time they happened are asked to make it available to investigating gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact local gardaí the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82 In Co Tyrone, a woman died after a two vehicle crash off the A5. Bernadette 'Bernie' Cranley who was from Lifford in Co Donegal, was aged 82. She was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz which was in collision with a blue Suzuki Vitara on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the folk park at around 12.30pm. The other driver, a woman in her 70s, was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to what have been described as serious injuries. The road remained closed for a short time after the collision. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: 'Our enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the collision, and we would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam footage which could assist us.'
Irish Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Four women lose their lives in separate collisions around Ireland over weekend
Four women have lost their lives in separate collisions around Ireland on Saturday. The four women died in Clare, Tyrone, Wexford and Meath following separate collisions throughout Saturday. At around 12:45pm on Saturday afternoon, Gardaí and emergency services were rushed to the scene of a collision, involving a tractor and a bicycle, which occurred on the L3180 in Toonagh, Tulla, Co. Clare. The cyclist, a woman aged in her 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. It is understood the woman was a Canadian tourist who was part of a cycling group. Bernadette (Bernie) Cranley, from Lifford in Co Donegal, sadly passed away following a two vehicle crash outside Omagh in Tyrone on Saturday afternoon. The 82-year-old was the driver of a silver Toyota Vitz which was in collision with a blue Suzuki Vitara on the Mellon Road between Omagh and Newtownstewart near the folk park at around 12.30pm, May 24. At approximately 3pm, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and pedestrian, which occurred on the R702 road at Curraghgraigue, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford. The pedestrian, aged in her late 20s was removed from the scene in a serious condition to Wexford General Hospital where she later passed away. Theresa Morgan, aged in her 60s, sadly lost her life on Saturday evening after she was struck by a car at around 7:10pm in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Tributes have poured for Theresa following her passing. Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to the collisions in Clare, Wexford, and Meath, while the PSNI continue to appeal for witnesses to the collision in Tyrone.
