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Sunday World
2 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (22) killed in single-vehicle collision on Tipp/Laois border is named locally
The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. Tributes have been paid to a young man who died following an early morning crash on the Tipperary/ Laois border early yesterday morning. Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle-collision at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory on the R445 at approximately 3.15am on Thursday July 26. The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been named locally as Colm Lynch O'Sullivan (22) Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois. Colm Lynch O'Sullivan News in 90 Seconds - June 27th He was originally from Roscrea in County Tipperary. One friend wrote: 'RIP my friend many a right laugh we had may you get the best bed in heaven condolences to the family''. Another said ''Rest in peace Mush''. He is predeceased by his sister Grace and is survived by his parents Olive and Con and brothers Brendan and Tómas. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. The road remains closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, and local diversions are in place. Mr Lynch O'Sullivan's body was taken to Midlands Reginal Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination was carried out. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Mr Lynch O'Sullivan's death is the 81st fatality on Irish Roads this year which is the very same number as the same period last year.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Sadly missed' young man, 22, killed in single-vehicle crash in Laois pictured as tributes paid to ‘dearly loved son'
TRIBUTES have poured in for a young man who died following a crash on the Tipperary/Laois border early this morning. Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the single-vehicle Advertisement The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced He has been named locally as Colm Lynch O'Sullivan, 22, who lived in Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Colm was originally from Roscrea in Co Tributes poured in online for the young man following his tragic death. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS One friend wrote: "RIP my friend, many a right laugh we had. "May you get the best bed in heaven, condolences to the family." While another added: "Rest in peace Mush." Colm is predeceased by his sister Grace and is survived by his parents, Olive and Con, and brothers, Brendan and Tomas. Advertisement Most read in Irish News No funeral arrangements have been confirmed yet, but his death notice described him as a "dearly loved son" who would be "sadly missed" by his family. The road was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and local diversions were put in place following the fatal accident. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads Colm's body was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination was carried out. Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: "Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois in the early hours of this morning Thursday 26th June 2025. "Gardai and emergency services were alerted to a collision on the R445 at approximately 3.15am. "The male driver, sole occupant of the car, aged in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. "His body has been removed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. The local Coroner has been informed. Advertisement APPEAL "The road remains closed this morning for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place. "Gardai are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to Gardai. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. Advertisement "Investigations are ongoing." Colm's death is the 81st fatality on Irish roads this year - which is the very same number as the same period last year. 1 Tributes poured in online for the Tipperary man Credit: COLLECT
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man, 20s, killed in single vehicle horror collision
A man has died following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the early hours of Thursday morning. The tragic incident occurred at Ballaghmore, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision on the R445 at approximately 3.15am. The male driver, sole occupant of the car, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man's body has been removed to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise where a postmortem examination will take place in due course. The local coroner has been informed. The road remains closed this morning for examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place. 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 A gardai spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward. "Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area between 3am and 3.30am are asked to make it available to Gardaí. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on (057) 8674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station. "Investigations are ongoing."
Sunday World
5 days ago
- Sunday World
Young man dies following hit-and-run in Dublin
The incident occurred on Railway Street in Balbriggan, shortly after 9pm yesterday evening The scene of the incident in Balbriggan on Monday night. Photo: Damien Storan. The scene of the incident in Balbriggan on Monday night. Photo: Damien Storan. A man in his 20s has died after a hit-and-run in Co Dublin on Monday night. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly after 9pm on Monday following the serious incident on Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, in which a pedestrian was struck by a car. The vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. The scene of the incident in Balbriggan on Monday night. Photo: Damien Storan. News in 90 Seconds - June 24th The scene remains preserved pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to Gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- Irish Examiner
Young man killed in hit-and-run as gardaí appeal for witnesses in Dublin
A pedestrian, aged in his 20s, has died following a hit-and-run in Dublin. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident shortly after 9pm on Monday, on Railway Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. A pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was struck by a car, and the vehicle involved failed to remain at the scene. The man received emergency treatment but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. "The scene remains preserved pending examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. Local traffic diversions are currently in place," said a garda spokesperson. Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash cam) from the area at the time are asked to make it available to gardaí. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 666 4500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. Read More Four in ten Irish drivers admit to exceeding speed limits
