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Daily Mirror
24-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Young cyclist fatally electrocuted while watching Tour de France as tributes pour in
An investigation has been opened into the death of Tomás Walsh, 25, from Waterford, Ireland, after his body was discovered on tracks in the French capital on Monday morning Tributes have been paid to a talented young cyclist who was fatally electrocuted during a trip to see the Tour de France. Tomás Walsh, 25, from Waterford, Ireland, was in the French capital to watch the 16th stage of the competition when the tragedy occurred. His lifeless body was discovered on the metro tracks at Paris' Grand Boulevards station. Although not officially confirmed by authorities in France, it has been reported that the man died from electrocution. The Paris prosecutor's office has announced it has opened an investigation into his death, and it said there was no evidence at this stage to suggest foul play. A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance, the Irish Mirror report He represented Comeragh Cycling Club for over 10 years. Paying tribute to their member, they described Tomás as the "life and soul" of the club, saying: "It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend young Tomás Walsh has lost his life in France. "We're truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends." "Tomás joined us as a 15-year-old ten years ago and represented us at both underage and senior level where he had great success. He was the life and soul of the club, a fantastic young man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam." Tributes have flooded in on social media for the young cyclist, who has been described as "a pleasant young man" and "a really great lad". Altitude bike shop, where he spent a lot of time in the city, said: "Tomás was one of a golden group of talented cyclists who happened to converge through their membership of Comeragh Cycling Club and through which great friendships were formed. "His death is deeply felt by everyone here and we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie and Frank and to Tomás' sisters and his family and friends." Tramore Cycle Services wrote: "Tomás was truly a wonderful young man. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him." One person said: "Beautiful young man from a beautiful family, condolences to his family and friends, we are all heartbroken". Another wrote: "Very sad news. What a tragedy for family and friends. Condolences to all who knew him. Rip." while a fourth person said on facebook that he was 'lovely young man with the world in front of him'. Waterford Triathlon Club added: 'We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Tomàs Walsh of the Comeragh Cycling Club. We extend our deepest sympathy from everyone in WTC to the Walsh family. May he rest in peace.'
Irish Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Investigation opened after death of young Irish cyclist at Paris metro station
Paris' prosecutor's office has opened up an investigation into the death of a young Irish cyclist at a metro station. Tomás Walsh, 25, from Waterford, was in the French capital to watch the 16th stage of the Tour de France when the tragedy occurred on Monday morning. His body was discovered on the metro tracks at Paris' Grand Boulevards station. It has been reported that Tomás died from electrocution, however, that has not been confirmed by authorities in Paris. Local media reported that there were delays to metro services on Monday due to "a serious passenger accident" at the metro station. Tomás was a talented cyclist from the Cheekpoint area of Waterford, and was a member of Comeragh Cycling Club for over 10 years. Paying tribute to their member, the club said: "It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend young Tomás Walsh has lost his life in France. "We're truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam." Tributes have flooded in on social media for the young cyclist, who has been described as "a pleasant young man" and "a really great lad". Altitude bike shop said: "Tomás was one of a golden group of talented cyclists who happened to converge through their membership of Comeragh Cycling Club and through which great friendships were formed. His death is deeply felt by everyone here and we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie and Frank and to Tomás' sisters and his family and friends." Tramore Cycle Services wrote: "Tomás was truly a wonderful young man. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him." One person said: "Beautiful young man from a beautiful family, condolences to his family and friends, we are all heartbroken". While another wrote: "Very sad news. What a tragedy for family and friends. Condolences to all who knew him. Rip." A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Examiner
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tributes paid to Waterford cyclist who died on Tour de France trip
Tributes are being paid to a cyclist from Co Waterford who died in France on Monday. Tomás Walsh, 25, was a member of the Comeragh Cycling Club and had been in the country for the Tour de France. The club led the tributes, saying they are shattered by the news. "It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend young Tomás Walsh has lost his life in France," said a statement. "We're truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends." Waterford-based bike shop Altitude said Tomás "was one of a golden group of talented cyclists who happened to converge through their membership of Comeragh Cycling Club" where "great friendships were formed". "His death is deeply felt by everyone here and we extend our deepest sympathy to Bernie and Frank and to Tomás' sisters and his family and friends." Local side Passage Hurling Club, where Tomás was a juvenile player, also expressed "deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time". It has been reported that Tomás was electrocuted in a Paris Metro station on Monday morning. Funeral details have yet to be announced.
Extra.ie
23-07-2025
- Extra.ie
Cycling community in shock as young Irish rider dies on Tour de France trip
A young Waterford cyclist has been killed while on a trip to watch the Tour de France. Comeragh Cycling Club said that Tomás Walsh, 25, died after being electrocuted in a Paris Metro station. While details of the tragedy remained unclear, messages of sympathy flooded in last night for his devastated family. In a post on social media, the club announced: 'It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend, young Tomás Walsh, has lost his life in France. We're truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends. Tomás Walsh. Pic: Comeragh Cycling Club/Facebook 'Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.' In a further statement, a club spokesperson said: 'Tomás suffered an electrocution in a Metro station in Paris on Monday morning. Full details still a bit unclear at the moment. He was 25 since April. 'Tomás joined us in his teenage years and had some great success on the bike at both underage and senior level. He'll be sorely missed by his family, friends and anyone who came across him in the world of cycling.' Tomás Walsh. Pic: Comeragh Cycling Club/Facebook Among the many messages of support and shock, a fellow cyclist wrote that he 'had the privilege of racing against Tomás during underage years, and also hosting him at the Rás Mumhan a few years ago'. Another person said: 'That's terrible news. I remember him riding the youth races we used to organise in Faugheen. A lovely young man.' 'Such a pleasant young man with the world in front of him,' wrote a friend, while another described him as a 'legend, to say the least'. Tomás Walsh. Pic: Comeragh Cycling Club/Facebook 'A really great lad' and a 'credit to his parents' were among the other descriptions of Tomás. Funeral details are yet to be announced. Tomás had attended the Irish-language school Gaelcholáiste Phort Láirge in Waterford. On the Facebook page of the Waterford radio station WLR, many people who knew his family, and his dedication to cycling, paid tribute. 'Rest in Peace Tomás, heartbreaking for Frank, Bernie, Caoimhe and Bronagh,' one person wrote, referring to the deceased's family members, while another wrote: 'Condolences to Bernie and his two sisters and Nanny. May his gentle soul rest in Heavenly Peace.' One woman wrote: 'Heartbreaking news. Sincere condolences to Bernie and all Tomás' family. May he rest in peace.' Another man wrote: 'My sincerest condolences to Frank and family. We are all in shock. Tomás was such a lovely, enthusiastic lad, a breath of fresh air. May he rest in peace.' Many people commented on how sociable and kind the deceased was. 'Tomás was such a lovely young man, so, so sad. God bless him. A pleasure to talk to,' one person wrote, while another penned: 'He was a good one. lovely bloke always chat to you. Thinking of Frank and Bernie and sisters at this time. Rest easy Tomás.' Irish cycling fans have been flocking to watch the Tour de France, where Ireland's Ben Healy held the yellow jersey for two days last week. Healy produced another courageous ride on yesterday's Stage 16, attacking early on Mont Ventoux and holding firm in the breakaway, only to be edged out in the final sprint by France's Valentin Paret-Peintre, securing second place and the day's combativity award.
RTÉ News
22-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Tributes paid to cyclist, 25, who died on Tour de France trip
Tributes have been paid to a 25-year-old Irish man who died during a trip to see the Tour de France in Paris. Tomás Walsh, a talented cyclist from the Cheekpoint area of Co Waterford, died in the French capital in the early hours of yesterday morning. He had travelled to France to watch the 16th stage of the Tour de France today. Comeragh Cycling Club, where he was a member for the past ten years, described Tomás as the "life and soul" of the club. In a statement, a club spokesperson said: "Tomás joined us as a 15-year-old ten years ago and represented us at both underage and senior level where he had great success. "He was the life and soul of the club, a fantastic young man." The club said its members had been "truly shattered" by Tomás' death and extended their condolences to his family and friends. The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of the case and providing consular assistance.
