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Case No. 1131Fatal road traffic collision · Co. Kerry · 15 Aug 2025

Motorcyclist Sean Connolly, 45, killed in truck crash on N69 near Tarbert, Co Kerry

Sean Connolly, a 45-year-old man, was killed when his motorbike collided with a truck on the N69 near Tarbert, Co Kerry, at approximately 10am on Friday 15 August 2025. He was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. The road was closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination, and Gardaí have appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage from the 9:45am to 10:15am window. No driver has been arrested or charged as of the latest reporting on 18 August 2025.

  1. Reported15 Aug
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The victim was Sean Connolly, a 45-year-old man.
Where
The collision occurred on the N69/Listowel Road on the Listowel side of Tarbert village, Tieraclea, Co Kerry.
When
The collision occurred at approximately 10am on Friday 15 August 2025.
Other details
  • Sean Connolly lived at Ardagh, Co Limerick, was originally from Drumcliff, Co Sligo, was a father of two children, and worked with Carrons Haulage in Limerick.
  • Three units of the Listowel Fire Service, Gardaí, and the National Ambulance Service attended the scene.
Investigation
  • The road was closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination of the scene.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 9:45am and 10:15am on 15 August.
18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a truck in Co Kerry (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe motorcyclist was a male in his 40s who was pronounced dead at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThree units of the Listowel Fire Service, Gardaí, and the National Ambulance Service attended the scene (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA collision between a motorbike and a truck killed the motorcyclist at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was Sean Connolly, aged 45. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe collision occurred on the N69 on the Listowel side of Tarbert village, Tieraclea, Co Kerry (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the N69/Listowel Road just outside Tarbert, Co Kerry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereSean Connolly lived at Ardagh in Co Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision occurred at approximately 10am on Friday 15 August 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe collision took place on Friday morning 15 August 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe road remains closed for Garda Forensic Collision Investigators to carry out a technical examination (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to the collision (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationRoad users with camera footage travelling in the area between 9:45am and 10:15am are asked to make footage available (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from road users in the area between 9:45am and 10:15am on 15 August. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe public is asked to contact Listowel Garda Station on (068) 50820 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSean Connolly was originally from Drumcliff, Co Sligo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe was a father of two children, Caoimhe and Brendan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe worked with Carrons Haulage in Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Aug2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Motorcyclist killed in horror truck crash named as funeral details announced

    Names the deceased motorcyclist as Sean Connolly, 45, provides his family details, workplace, and funeral arrangements, and includes a Garda appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage.

    victim, Sean Connolly, 45, male, irish (judged from name)Sean Connolly
  2. 15 Aug2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Motorcyclist killed in horror truck crash as gardai issue witness appeal

    Initial report of the fatal collision; Gardaí appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage from 9:45am to 10:15am.

    victim, 40s, male