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Case No. 2423Road traffic collision (fatal) · Co. Cork · 1 Feb 2025

Donal O'Donovan killed in single car accident in Dunmanway, Co Cork

Donal O'Donovan, 66, from Shinagh, Dunmanway, Co Cork, died in a single car collision at Gortnamuckla, outside Dunmanway, at approximately 6.35pm on Saturday 1 February 2025. It is believed he may have suffered a medical emergency, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

  1. Reported3 Feb
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whereThe incident occurred at Gortnamuckla, outside Dunmanway town, Co Cork. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision happened at approximately 6.35pm on Saturday 1 February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA file will be prepared for the coroner. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis body was removed to Cork University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA total of 15 people had died on Irish roads in the first 33 days of 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMore than 1,000 drivers were detected for speeding and 163 motorists were arrested for driving under the influence during the first four days of the Bank Holiday Roads Policing Operation. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Feb2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Tributes flow for 'absolute gentleman' killed in tragic weekend incident

    Tributes paid to the deceased; Garda spokesperson confirmed a medical emergency at the scene; body removed to Cork University Hospital; file to be prepared for the coroner.

    victim, Donal O'Donovan, 66, male, irish (judged from name)Donal O'Donovan