Funeral arrangements for popular Kilkenny hurler

A popular Kilkenny hurler who was tragically killed in a car accident earlier this week will be laid to rest tomorrow (Tuesday).

James Nolan (34), died when the car he was driving hit a wall at Carn in Dunbell, Co Kilkenny at 2.30am on Friday morning.

Mr Nolan played hurling at county level and for his local Clara GAA club, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.

Community mourns death of young hurler from Kilkenny

James is survived by his parents Gerry and Brigid, brothers Dermot and Peter, and sisters Margaret, Elaine, Catherine, and Claire.

He will be “sadly missed” by his heartbroken family, brothers-in-law Patrick and Michael, sisters-in-law Carolyn and Chloe, Catherine's partner Seán, Claire's partner Kevin, his 11 nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, cousins, grand uncle and grand aunts, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

James' remains will be reposing at his home in Carn on Monday from 2pm, pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 7pm.

A funeral mass will take place on Tuesday at 12pm in St. Colman's Church, Clara, followed by a burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed online for those who cannot attend.

Gardaí have appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward and anyone with camera footage, including dash-cam footage, has been asked to make it available.

The incident is being investigated by gardaí in Thomastown and anyone with information can contact the station on 0567754150 or any garda station.