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Irish Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Teenager killed after horror collision named locally
A teenager who died following a collision between a car and a truck in Co Cork has been named locally as Dovydas Palkis. The fatal collision happened on the N71 between Ballinhassig and Innishannon in west Cork at around 7.15am on Monday, July 21. The driver of the car, Dovydas Palkis, 19, from Gortnaclohy Heights in Skibbereen, suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. In his death notice on , his heartbroken family wrote: "Dovydas is lovingly remembered by his heartbroken parents, mother Stella, father Vidmantas, stepfather John, Vidmantas's partner Agne, grandparents, uncles, aunts, stepsister Chloe, relatives, friends and his canine friend Peppa." Requiem Mass for Dovydas will take place on Friday, July 25 at 12 noon in St Patrick's Cathedral in Skibbereen, followed by cremation at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy at 4pm. Following the fatal collision, Gardaí immediately closed the section of road involved to facilitate the work of the emergency services. The road has since re-opened. Gardaí have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact them. A spokesperson said: "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7am and 7.30am this morning are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí." Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. So far, as of July 21, 93 people have lost their lives on the country's roads this year. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Irish Times
21-07-2025
- Irish Times
Teenager killed after car collided with truck in Co Cork
Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses after a teenager died in a two-vehicle collision on the N71 in Co Cork this morning. The incident involving a car and a truck occurred at 7.15am on the N71 between Ballinhassig and Innishannon, south-west of Cork city. The male driver of the car, who was in his late teens, was pronounced dead at the scene. The road was closed on Monday afternoon to facilitate a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions were in place. Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. Any road users with footage, including dash-cam footage, who were travelling in the area between 7am and 7.30am are asked to make this footage available to investigating officers. READ MORE Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. The death is the 93rd on Irish roads so far in 2025, and the 35th involving the driver of a car.
Sunday World
19-07-2025
- Sunday World
Gardai launch probe after man found dead on road in Cork
The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later and his body was taken to Cork University Hospital. Gardai are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive on a road in Co Cork. Officers were alerted to the discovery of the man, aged in his 70s, in the Kildarra area of Bandon shortly before 6.30am on Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later and his body was taken to Cork University Hospital. The corner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. Stock image Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 19th Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. In particular, they are seeking information regarding a male observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra in the early hours of Saturday. A spokeswoman said: 'Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage including dashcam and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardai. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
Irish Times
19-07-2025
- Irish Times
Gardaí investigating death of man found on road in Cork
Gardaí are investigating the death of a man found unresponsive on a road in Co Cork . Officers were alerted to the discovery of the man, aged in his 70s, in the Kildarra area of Bandon shortly before 6.30am on Saturday. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later and his body was taken to Cork University Hospital. The corner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. READ MORE Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward. In particular, they are seeking information regarding a male observed cycling on roads in the vicinity of Kildarra in the early hours of Saturday. A spokeswoman said: 'Additionally, any road users who may have camera footage including dashcam and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardai. 'Anyone with any information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on 023 885 2200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.' - PA
