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Case No. 2542Road traffic collision (fatal) · Co. Limerick · 12 Jan 2025

Former Garda John 'Johnny' Reidy killed in Abbeyfeale, Limerick

John 'Johnny' Reidy, 74, a former member of An Garda Síochána, was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the road close to his home in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick, shortly before 9pm on Sunday 12 January 2025. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area.

  1. Reported12 Jan
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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  • whatA vehicle struck the man while he was walking. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatJohn 'Johnny' Reidy, 74, was fatally injured after being struck by a vehicle in Abbeyfeale shortly before 9pm on Sunday night. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Reidy was crossing the street at the time of the collision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatMr Reidy was pronounced dead a short time later at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on New Street in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred close to his home in Abbeyfeale. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred just before 9pm on Sunday 12 January 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe scene is being preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA post-mortem examination is expected at University Hospital Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationInformation can be directed to Newcastlewest Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision, including motorists with dash-cam footage from the area. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information can contact Newcastlewest Garda Station on 069 20650 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLocal diversions are in place. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr Reidy previously served as a member of An Garda Síochána and was a well-known figure in Abbeyfeale. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherIndependent Kerry TD Michael Healy-Rae, a family friend, paid tribute to Mr Reidy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherMr Reidy is survived by his wife Marie, sons Michael and Eamonn, brothers Michael, Paddy, Noel, Paul and Kevin and sister Marie. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis funeral was held at The Church of The Assumption on Thursday morning. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    'A true gentleman' - Tributes paid to ex-Garda killed in crash close to his home

    Tributes paid to the victim; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the collision.

    victim, John 'Johnny' Reidy, 74, male, irish (judged from name)John 'Johnny' Reidy
  2. 12 Jan2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Pedestrian, 70s, killed after being struck by vehicle in Limerick

    Initial Garda press release confirming the fatal collision on New Street, Abbeyfeale, and appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

    victim, 70s, male