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Nick Rabbitts, 5 Feb
THE MOTORCYCLIST in his 60s who tragically died following a collision
in Limerick has been remembered as a "decent, nice and kind" man.
Dan Curtin lost his life when the motorbike he was driving was involved
in a collision with a car on the R515 at Kilmallock on Friday
afternoon.
He lived near Mallow in Cork, but he was raised in Tournafulla in west
Limerick where he and his family remain in high esteem.
Local Fine Gael councillor Liam Galvin said the family would be one of
the most respected in the west of the county.
"The family is steeped in the GAA, music and all parish activities. The
community of Tournafulla will rally around them at this terrible time.
It's another tragedy to hit Tournafulla," he said.
Details of the father-of-three's funeral have not yet been published,
but are expected to be made available this Tuesday afternoon.
Dan worked at Dairygold, and tributes have been paid to him from both
sides of the Limerick/Cork border.
"Dan was a very nice and kind man who helped so many time in
Dairygold," one person wrote in a tribute on www.rip.ie.
"He was great company, sincere and a true friend," another added.
And a third wrote: "What a sad loss of a beautiful man, a decent man.
He was always kind and helpful may God cherish his soul. May his family
friends and colleagues be comforted by his very presence. May he always
be with us. So hard to accept such a loss - look after us Dan."
Jim Lane, who runs Lane's Stores in Abbeyfeale paid his tributes, as
did Patsy and Brid Hartnett, who run Tournafulla post office.
"May you have the best bet in heaven Dan, reunited now with all your
family gone before," the sub-postmasters wrote.
Former Cork Fianna Fail TD Ned O'Keeffe described Dan as: "A wonderful
employee of Dairygold and had a great approach in dealing with farmers
when he worked in the lab in Mallow."
In words also posted to www.rip.ie, Adare man Liam Woulfe, who founded
Grassland Agro, joined his wife Marguerita in paying tribute to Dan,
who studied together in Pallaskenry and University College Cork.
"Since then as our careers separated, our pursuit for the success of
Limerick hurling was our common cause. Dan was a gentleman and a true
friend always," Liam added.
Following Friday's incident, the R515 was closed for a technical
examination by Garda forensic collision investigators.
An appeal has been issued for any road users who may have camera
footage, including dashcam pictures, who were travelling in the area
between 1.30pm and 2.15pm on Friday last.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street garda
station on 061-212400, the garda confidential line on 18--666111, or by
visiting any garda station across the State.
Dan is the beloved husband of Marion, and adored father to Eoin, Ruth
and Brian.
The eldest son of the late Sean and Wily Curtin, and a much loved
brother of Maurice, Breda, Miriam and Gerard.
His family have asked if any donations are made, they go to suicide
prevention charity Pieta.
His funeral arrangements are due to be released on Tuesday afternoon.
May he rest in peace.