The death of a young Clare couple is said to have sent ripples through many communities here.
Teenagers Gary Kelly and Delia Keary lost their lives in a head-on collision in Co. Limerick, on a weekend that’s seen multiple tragedies on the roads.
Gardaí are also appealing for witnesses to a fatal crash near Bunratty, which lead to the death of a fifty-year-old cyclist.
19-year-old Gary Kelly from Ennis and his girlfiriend 18-year-old Delia Keary from Crusheen were travelling to Kerry on Friday evening, when they were involved in a head-on collision near Abbeyfeale.
Garry was pronounced dead at the scene, and Delia passed away from her injuries the following day.
They were among three Clare people who died as a result of road incidents over the past number of days.
In the early hours of Friday morning, Parteen native Paul Hannon lost his life in a collision while he was cycling in Dublin. He was laid to rest in Meelick yesterday.
Barefield Priest, Fr Jerry Carey says their deaths have been particularly difficult for many people to come to terms with:
Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a road crash near Bunratty yesterday.
50-year-old father of two, Des Butler, from the Caherdavin area of Limerick, died after a campervan collided with his bike shortly before noon yesterday on the N18 Limerick to Galway road.
It was the second fatal road crash on Clare roads this month.
Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Joe Downey has this appeal:
