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Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Irish Daily Mirror
Girlfriend's heartbreaking 7 word message to man killed in horror crash
A young man killed in a horror motorcycle crash has been described as 'loving, caring and happy.' Tributes have poured in for Dawid Kluz who died after crashing on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road on Tuesday evening. The 26-year-old, who was originally from Poland, was pronounced dead at the scene before his body was removed to the mortuary at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaosie. In a heartbreaking tribute, his girlfriend Agnieszka Grezlikowska wrote: 'Dawid, I love you forever and always. 'You were taken too soon from us. Always such a loving, caring and happy man. An amazing son, good friend and the love of my life. You are the best person to ever enter my life. 'I love you, I hope you rest easy Misiu. Rest in peace.' Mr Kluz worked for Shanette Superior Space who produce outdoor steel storage rooms. In a statement, the company said: 'With our broken hearts, we share the news that we've lost one of our valued Shanette colleagues in a tragic accident. 'Davy Kluz was loved by everyone and truly was part of our family.' The company said the young man began working for them at 16 when he started on the factory floor. They added: 'He had recently transitioned to the drawing office and was loved by everyone he worked with along the way. 'Davy's bright smile lit up the building, and he'll be deeply missed and never forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to all who loved Davy, especially his dad Bart and brother Matt, who are also part of our team here at Shanette. 'Rest in Peace Davy Kluz.' 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 Another mourner described him as a 'true gentleman and a really nice guy'. Gardai want anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. They said: 'Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 7:00pm and 8:00pm (on Tuesday night) and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station at 057 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.'
Irish Times
09-07-2025
- Irish Times
Motorcyclist (20s) dies in crash near Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Gardaí are investigating a fatal road crash in which a motorcyclist was killed in Abbeyleix, Co Laois. The man, aged in his 20s, died when he crashed on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road at about 7.50pm on Tuesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other vehicles involved. The man's body was taken to the mortuary at Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise. READ MORE Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to come forward. The scene remains preserved for a Garda examination. The road from Main Street in Abbeyleix to Tonduff Cross on the Portlaoise Road was closed, and diversions were put in place. Gardaí have appealed to any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage of the area at the time of the crash to make this footage available to them Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda station at 057 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Irish Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man, 20s, killed in horror motorcycle crash as Gardai close road
A man in his 20 has died following a road traffic collision in Co Laois. The single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle occurred on the N77 at the junction of the Portlaoise Road and Ballyroan Road at approximately 7.50pm on Tuesday evening. Gardaí and emergency services responded but sadly, the motorcyclist was later pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported. The man's body was removed from the scene and taken to the mortuary at Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise, where a post-mortem will be carried out in due course. The scene remains preserved to allow Garda Forensic Collision Investigators carry out a technical examination on Wednesday morning. The road from Main Street in Abbeyleix to Tonduff Cross on the Portlaoise Road is closed and local diversions have been put in place. Gardaí have launched an investigation into the fatal road traffic collision and are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them. A Garda spokesperson said in a statement: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois yesterday evening, Tuesday 8th July 2025. "Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them. "Any road users or pedestrians who were in the area between 7:00pm and 8:00pm, and have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station at 057 873 0580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and 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
The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- 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
RTÉ News
29-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Co Offaly
A man in his 50s has died after he was struck by a car in Co Offaly. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, which occurred on the N62 at Killeenboy, Cloghan, shortly after 11pm last night. His body was removed to Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, where a post-mortem examination will take place. No other injuries were reported. The road has been closed for a technical examination and diversions are in place. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10pm to 11.30pm, to contact Birr Garda Station on 057 9169710, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station. The man's death brings to 68 the number of people who have died on Irish roads, including 21 pedestrians.
