EchoLive.ie, 5 Feb
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed
the collision to contact them.
Pedestrian who died following Youghal collision named locally
Gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed
the collision to contact them. Picture Dan Linehan
Olivia Kelleher
A PEDESTRIAN who died following a road traffic collision in Youghal on
Thursday has been named as Kevin Kenneally.
The incident occurred at 6.20 pm on Thursday at Upper Cork Hill in the
town.
Mr Kenneally was one of the founding members of Youghal United AFC in
1985.
The club paid tribute to Mr Kenneally in a statement on social media.
They said that the 68-year-old had “done so much for football” in the
town.
“The club is saddened to learn of the loss of Kevin Keneally, past
player and founding member of Youghal United, father of our senior
coach Sean and grandad of Under-14 player Shay.
“No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss.
“Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
“We hope you find peace and solace in your time of need.
“We pray that the days ahead bring ye peace and comfort.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.”
Mr Kenneally was seriously injured in the collision last Thursday
evening and had been transferred to Cork University Hospital following
the crash.
He died on Sunday.
The Coroner was informed and a post-mortem was due to be carried out.
Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to members of the public who may have
witnessed the collision to come forward.
Road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were in the
area between 6pm and 6.30pm on Thursday are asked to provide this
footage to gardaí.
Anyone with information is requested to contact Youghal Garda Station
at 024 92200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda
Station.