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The Journal
12-07-2025
- The Journal
New York-based businessman appears in court over crash that killed Waterford motorcyclist
A NEW YORK-BASED businessman has been charged in connection with the crash that killed Michael O'Sullivan in Co Waterford on Wednesday. The crash, which involved a motorcycle and a car, occurred in Monvoy in Tramore at around 7.40pm on Wednesday evening. The motorcyclist, Michael O'Sullivan, was brought to University Hospital Waterford where he passed away yesterday. He was then named locally as Michael O'Sullivan (55) from Cullencastle, Tramore, Waterford. In a statement his family thanked the emergency services for their help. 'The O'Sullivan family would like to thank with great appreciation all the emergency services medical carers and all the staff in University Hospital Waterford who helped tirelessly supporting Michael before he passed,' they said. Tributes were paid to Mr O'Sullivan online. A man in his 60s was arrested at the scene and has been charged in connection with the incident. He appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court yesterday evening. Advertisement Businessman John Fitzgibbon (67), with an address given as New York, US, appeared before Judge John Cheatle. Addressing the court, Mr O'Sullivan's sister Claire O'Sullivan said her brother was a beloved father and grandfather with decades of experience driving motorcycles. She told the court: 'I'm using this time to advocate for a person who died this morning.' She described him as a 'model husband, model father'. Judge Cheatle set bail at €10,000 and ordered the defendant to surrender both his Irish and American passports. The bail is to be paid to Judge Cheatle on Tuesday. Relatives of Mr Fitzgibbon both swore an oath to act as independent sureties for him while the proceedings are ongoing. Gardaí have issued an appeal for anyone with information regarding the crash to come forward. They have called on anyone who was in the Monvoy Cross area between 7.30pm and 7.50pm and who may have witnessed the incident to contact investigating gardaí. Specifically, they have asked any road users who were travelling in the area and may have footage, including dash cam footage, to make this footage available to gardaí. Gardaí can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Michael O'Sullivan is survived by his wife Lillian, his son Nicholas, his daughters Fiona, Heather and Rebecca. His remains will repose at The Family Home, Cullencastle, Tramore on Monday the 14 July from 5pm until 7pm. His Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, 15 July at 10am at The Church of the Holy Cross, Tramore. A private cremation will take place on Wednesday 16 July. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Sunday World
11-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man (60s) charged over crash as injured motorcyclist dies in hospital
It comes as a man in his 60s is due in court this evening charged in relation to the incident. A motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a crash in Co Waterford has died in hospital. Gardai confirmed the sad news this morning as they issued an appeal for witnesses. It comes as a man in his 60s is due in court this evening charged in relation to the incident. Following the collision in Tramore on Wednesday night, the man aged in his 50s was rushed to University Hospital Waterford where he died from his injuries. No other injuries were reported, gardai said. "Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred in Monvoy, Tramore, Co Waterford at approximately 7:40pm on Wednesday, 9th July, 2025,' a spokesperson said. "The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, conveyed to University Hospital Waterford, has since passed away following this collision.' The driver of the car, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and was detained at a Garda Station in the south east under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. The man has since been charged and is due in court later this evening. 'A man in his 60s, arrested at the scene has been charged in connection with this investigation and is due to appear before a special sitting of Waterford District Court this evening, Friday 11th July 2025 at 5:45pm,' the garda spokesperson said. University Hospital Wateford News in 90 Seconds - July 11th Gardaí said they are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward. "Any persons who were in the Monvoy Cross area between 7:30pm and 7:50pm and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí. Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. Gardaí can be contacted at the Tramore Garda Station on 051 391620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.' Gardai said investigations are ongoing.
