RIP: Funeral details for Kilkenny man who died in tragic collision
Martin ‘Murty’ Rafter died following a road traffic collision in Freshford, County Kilkenny
Funeral details have been announced for well-known local man Martin ‘Murty’ Rafter, who lost his life following a tragic collision in Freshford earlier this week.
Martin was struck by a van and declared dead at the scene on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford at around 9.30am on Wednesday morning.
Martin will be reposing in Kennedy's Funeral Home, Freshford (R95 C44T) on Sunday, July 26, from 5pm with Vigil Prayers and Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday, July 27 in St Lachtain's Church, Freshford (R95 K003) at 11am. Burial afterwards in St Lachtain's Cemetery.
Pre-deceased by his father Ollie. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mother Mary (Mulhall) and her partner Sonny, brothers Alan, Brian, Declan, Derek, Oliver, sister Lisa, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
The funeral mass will be available to view online.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.
Any road users who were travelling from Freshford towards Kilkenny on Wednesday between the hours of 9am and 9.30am and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kilkenny Garda Station on 056 777 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.