Tributes pour in for Kilkenny native killed in road traffic accident

Tributes have been pouring in for the victim of a road traffic accident who has passed away.

Liam Hanrahan, who was in his 80s, formerly of Bayswell, Crosspatrick, County Kilkenny, was struck by a HGV on Liberty Square, Thurles, on Tuesday, August 15, at approximately 2.45pm. He later passed away in University Hospital Limerick.

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“Liam was a legend and will be missed and remembered by the many people who knew him, especially those from Thurles and his beloved Galmoy,” Declan and Aileen posted on Rip.ie.

One person who knew Liam described him as “black and amber to the core” even though he had been living in Tipperary for around 50 years.

“He never forgot his Kilkenny roots,” they said.

Liam initially worked selling milking machines before taking up a position servicing fire extinguishers.

He was an avid card player and golfer with Thurles Golf Club, and was still out on the course until recently in his golf buggy.

Mr Hanrahan was also involved in Thurles Sarsfields GAA Club as well as Dúrles Óg. He also worked in the tote at Thurles Greyhound Track.

Mr Hanrahan’s brother Tony was a teacher in Scoil Ailbe, Thurles, for a long number of years.

Mr Hanrahan, who was married to Thurles woman Ursula, (née Gleeson), was predeceased by his parents Michael and Bridget; brothers Sean and Tim; sisters Sheila and Sr Margaret; nephew Michael.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, devoted wife Ursula (née Gleeson); sons Michael, Clive and Niall; daughter Chiara; grandchildren Alba, Ava, Cate, Mia, Dan and Neasa; daughters-in-law Marian, Anne and Denise; son-in-law Shane; brothers Michael and Tony; sisters Breda and Sr Mary; nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Meanwhile, the gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the fatal accident to come forward.

Gardaí are also appealing for any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between 2.30pm and 3.30pm to make this footage available to gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504-25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.