Ireland Funeral held for Áine O'Reilly, 33, killed in Limerick crash
Áine O'Reilly, 33, a nurse, was killed in a three-car collision on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, Co Limerick, on 13 February 2026. Her funeral mass was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Nicker, Pallasgreen, Limerick, on 18 February 2026, where tributes described her as a warm, caring person with a 'warm and open smile'.
- Reported14 Feb
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Key facts
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- whatThe collision involved three cars. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe sole occupant of one car, a female driver in her 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe sole occupant of the second car, a male driver in his 40s, was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe driver of the third car fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe crash involved three vehicles. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s, sole occupant of her vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s, travelling solo, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe third car was abandoned at the scene with no driver present. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe driver of the third car fled the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe woman killed has been named as nurse Áine O'Reilly. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was travelling to work at the out-of-hours GP service in Shannondoc at the time of the collision. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatÁine O'Reilly was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash (irishmirror.ie)
- whatO'Reilly was travelling to Limerick's out-of-hours GP service Shannondoc where she worked (irishmirror.ie)
- whatO'Reilly was the only person in her car (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 40s in the second car sustained non-life-threatening injuries (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe third driver fled the scene but left their vehicle behind (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatÁine O'Reilly was a nurse killed in a three-car collision. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was in her 30s at the time of death. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was pronounced dead at the scene. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was travelling to Limerick's out-of-hours GP service Shannondoc where she worked. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was the only person in her car. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatÁine O'Reilly was 33 years old (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was a nurse (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe died in a three-car collision (irishmirror.ie)
- whatShe was travelling to Limerick's out-of-hours GP service Shannondoc for an overnight shift (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatNursing colleagues travelled from London to attend the funeral (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatHer brother Eoin gave a eulogy at the funeral (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe had a sister named Aisling (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe was an aunt to a child named Darragh (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whatÁine O'Reilly, 33, was a nurse killed in a collision in Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatShe died in a three-car crash. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe collision took place on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, Co. Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereMs O'Reilly is from Pallasgreen in Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred along the N24 near Boher in Co Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, Co Limerick (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe injured man was taken to University Hospital Limerick (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe N24 between R505 and L1132 was closed for a technical examination (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, Limerick (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe funeral was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Nicker, Pallasgreen, Limerick (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred on the N24 near Grange West, Boher. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereThe funeral mass was held at St. John the Baptist Church in Nicker, Pallasgreen. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe collision occurred at approximately 11:10pm on Friday 13 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred late on Friday night, 13 February 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe crash happened at around 11.10pm on Friday night (13 February 2026) (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe crash happened at around 11.10pm on Friday 13 February 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe funeral took place on Wednesday 18 February 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe crash happened on a Friday evening. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe victim's body was conveyed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe N24 between R505 and L1132 will remain closed until a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators is carried out. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from road users travelling on the N24 near Grange West, Boher, between 10:45pm and 11:30pm on 13 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are following a definite line of inquiry to identify the third driver. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationInvestigators are seeking camera footage from 10:45pm to 11:30pm on 13 February 2026. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators carried out a technical examination of the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí said they are following a definite line of inquiry (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe N24 between R505 and L1132 was closed for a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherFleeing the scene of a fatal crash can lead to a fine of up to €20,000 or a ten-year prison term. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe RIP notice names her parents Eugene and Ann, brothers Eoin, James and Conor, sister-in-law Aisling, and nephew Dáire (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHer funeral was to be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Nicker, on Wednesday morning. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherShe was to be buried in St. Columba's cemetery, Pallasgreen. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHer parents were Eugene and Ann O'Reilly. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHer brothers were Eoin, James and Conor. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHer sister-in-law was Aisling and her nephew was Dáire. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherHer family included her parents, James Connor, and her brother Eoin. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Feb2026Young nurse killed in Limerick crash remembered for her smile at funeral mass
Reports on the funeral mass, providing details of the crash (three-car, N24 near Grange West, Boher, while travelling to Shannondoc for an overnight shift) and tributes from her brother Eoin and parish priest Fr Tomas O'Connell.
victim, Áine O'Reilly, 33, female, irish (judged from name)Áine O'Reilly - 18 Feb2026Beloved nurse killed in crash remembered for 'warm, open smile' at funeral mass
Funeral mass details and tributes from family, colleagues and parish priest; confirms the male driver of one car fled the scene and that Áine was travelling to an overnight shift at Shannondoc.
victim, Áine O'Reilly, 33, female, irish (judged from name)Áine O'Reillysuspect, male - 15 Feb2026First photo of tragic nurse killed in three car Limerick crash driving to work
Adds a photo of Áine O'Reilly, confirms she was driving to her out-of-hours GP service at Shannondoc and was alone in her car, provides funeral and burial details, names her family in the RIP notice, and reports Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry.
- 15 Feb2026Heartbreaking first photo of nurse killed in three car crash on way to work
Adds that O'Reilly was travelling to Shannondoc out-of-hours GP service where she worked, that she was the only person in her car, that a man in his 40s in the second car was taken to University Hospital Limerick with non-life-threatening injuries, that the third driver fled but left their vehicle, and that Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry. Also provides funeral and burial details and the RIP notice naming her family.
- 15 Feb2026Nurse killed in Limerick crash named as Gardaí work to identify driver who fled
Names the victim as nurse Áine O'Reilly from Pallasgreen, confirms she was travelling to work at the out-of-hours GP service in Shannondoc, reports Gardaí are following a 'definite line of inquiry' to identify the fleeing driver, and specifies the time window (10:45pm–11:30pm) for camera footage.
- 14 Feb2026Gardai hunting driver who fled scene of three-car smash which killed woman
Adds details of the Gardaí's appeal for the fleeing third driver, the N24 road closure between R505 and L1132 for technical examination, and the specific time window (10:45pm–11:30pm) for dash-cam footage.
victim, 30s, femalevictim, 40s, malesuspect