Ireland Gardaí investigate fatal pedestrian collision at Dromsally, Cappamore
Donnacha Ryan, an 18-year-old man, was struck by a car while walking on a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore, Co Limerick, shortly before 4am on Sunday 21 August 2022. He was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick, where he was later pronounced dead. Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local Coroner was notified. Gardaí in Bruff are appealing for witnesses to contact them. No driver has been arrested or charged as of the latest reports.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A pedestrian was struck by a car while walking on a local road.
- Where
- The incident occurred on a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore, Co Limerick.
- When
- The incident occurred shortly before 4am on Sunday 21 August 2022.
- Investigation
- Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local Coroner was notified.
- Gardaí in Bruff are appealing for witnesses to contact Bruff Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
- Other details
- The victim, Donnacha Ryan, was an 18-year-old man who had celebrated his 18th birthday on 17 August 2022.
- He was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead.
- The road was closed with local diversions in place during the forensic examination.
- A vigil was held at Cappamore GAA and Camogie Club on Sunday night and a Requiem Mass was scheduled at St. Michael's Church, Cappamore, on Thursday.
45 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA teenager died after being struck by a car in Limerick at 4am on Sunday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was involved in a collision with a car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian was a male aged in his late teens (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was later pronounced dead (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatDonnacha Ryan died after being hit by a car in Limerick in the early hours of Sunday morning. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe had celebrated his 18th birthday on Wednesday before the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA teenager died following an incident involving a car and pedestrian on a road in Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe pedestrian was a male in his late teens. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe victim was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatThe victim was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick. (corkbeo.ie)
- whatDonnacha Ryan was killed in a road traffic incident at Dromsally, Cappamore (limerickleader.ie)
- whatDonnacha Ryan turned 18 on 17 August 2022 (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe young man was walking along a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident involved a car and pedestrian on a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe crash happened on a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on a local road at Dromsally near Cappamore. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred shortly before 4am on Sunday 21 August 2022 (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at around 4am on Sunday 21 August 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident happened shortly before 4am on Sunday 21 August 2022. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, 21 August 2022 (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators were requested to examine the scene. (irishmirror.ie, corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe local Coroner has been notified. (irishmirror.ie, tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationInvestigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationAnyone with information can contact Bruff Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators have been requested to examine the scene (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationGardaí in Bruff are appealing for witnesses to contact them (tipperarylive.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe road near Cappamore was closed while forensics examined the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGarda Forensic Collision Investigators were requested to examine the scene and the local Coroner was notified. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe road was cordoned off and a forensic examination was taking place. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationThe local coroner was notified. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationInvestigating Gardaí were appealing for witnesses. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationWitnesses could contact Bruff Garda Station on 061 382940 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe road remains closed with local diversions in place. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe road is currently closed and local diversions are in place (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherA vigil was held at Cappamore GAA and Camogie Club on Sunday night at 8.30pm. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherDonnacha played rugby with Clanwilliam F.C's U18.5 team. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis parents are Mikey and Nicola, and he has a sister named Aishling. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe road was closed and local diversions were in place. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe Cappamore Show committee requested show coverage, photos and results be postponed as a mark of respect (limerickleader.ie)
- otherCappamore GAA Club held a remembrance night at the GAA field on Sunday evening (limerickleader.ie)
- otherDonnacha Ryan hurled with Cappamore GAA Club (limerickleader.ie)
- otherDonnacha Ryan is survived by his parents Mikey and Nicola, sister Aisling, grandparents, and girlfriend Mary (limerickleader.ie)
- otherA Requiem Mass was scheduled at St. Michael's Church, Cappamore, on Thursday at 11.30am followed by burial in Doon cemetery (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Aug2022Funeral details released for young Limerick man killed in road traffic incident
Provides funeral arrangements, community tributes and personal details for Donnacha Ryan, who was killed in a road traffic incident at Dromsally, Cappamore.
victim, Donnacha Ryan, 18, male, irish (judged from name)Donnacha Ryan - 22 Aug2022Teenager killed as gardai investigate 'incident involving a car and pedestrian'
Provides the initial Garda statement confirming the time (shortly before 4am), the specific location (Dromsally near Cappamore), that the victim was treated at the scene before being taken to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead, and the appeal for witnesses via Bruff Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
victim, late teens, male - 21 Aug2022Tributes as tragic teenager killed while walking on Irish road named locally
Provides tributes from the local community, his rugby club and football club; details of a vigil at Cappamore GAA and Camogie Club; names his parents (Mikey, Nicola) and sister (Aishling); confirms he had just turned 18; Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and the local Coroner was notified; Gardaí in Bruff appealing for witnesses.
victim, Donnacha Ryan, 18, male, irish (judged from name)Donnacha Ryan - 21 Aug2022Gardaí in neighbouring county appealing for witnesses following fatal road accident
This article provides details of the Garda appeal for witnesses, the involvement of Garda Forensic Collision Investigators, notification of the local Coroner, and the road closure with local diversions in place following the fatal incident.
victim, late teens, male - 21 Aug2022Teenager dies on road at 4am as gardai launch probe
Provides initial details of the incident: the time (4am), that the teenager was walking along the road, the hospital (University Hospital Limerick), and that Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the local Coroner were involved. Gardaí appealed for witnesses via Bruff Garda Station.
victim, male