'He was a fine young man' – Tributes pour in for young quad bike driver who died after crash with tractor in Galway | KMW003E | 2024-05-01 00:08:01
TRIBUTES are being paid to a young man who lost his life in a crash over the weekend.
Mikey Foley, 23, from Dangan, Tulla in Co Clare, died after the quad bike he was driving collided with a tractor on Sunday afternoon.
The tragic crash took place on the R353 in Derrybrien, Gort, Co Galway at around 1.15pm.
Mikey was reported to have been the only person injured.
Paying tribute, one family friend said: "Sincere sympathy on the tragic loss of your precious Mikey. May God comfort you all for the days ahead.
"What a stunning looking fella, his smile caught my eye… Heaven has gained a saint. Thinking of you all at this dark time."
Locals said Mikey loved cars, while one person described him as "an absolute dote".
Paying tribute, local councillor Gerry Finnerty of Fianna Fail said: "He was a fine young man.
"It is a huge tragedy not alone to his family, but the whole community in east Clare."
Mr Foley is the 70th person to die on Irish roads in 2024.
He is survived by his parents Mike and Carmel, granny Bridget, brothers Bobby, Colm, Donald and Tom and sister Yvonne.
His funeral mass will take place on Friday, May 3 at 11am, followed by burial in Tulla Cemetery.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "The R353 (Gort to Portumna road) is currently closed to traffic and local diversions are in place.
"Garda Forensic Collision Investigators will conduct a technical examination of the scene.
Garda appeal
"Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
"Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the vicinity of Gort, Loughrea and Derrybrien on Sunday afternoon, between 12.15pm and 1.15pm, are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."
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