Ireland Case No. 3027Road traffic collision · Co. Carlow · 20 May 2026
Young GAA player Oisín Martin killed in single-vehicle crash in Ballytiglea, Co Carlow
Oisín Martin, a man in his 20s, was killed in a single-vehicle crash on the R702 at Ballytiglea, Co Carlow, at around 6.20am on 20 May 2026. He was the driver and sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Reported21 May
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatOisín Martin was in his 20s at the time of the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe crash was a single-vehicle accident. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOisín Martin was the driver of the car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThere were no other passengers in the car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatOisín Martin was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe crash occurred on the R702 road between Borris and Goresbridge in Ballytiglea, Carlow. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe crash occurred at around 6.20am on Wednesday 20 May 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOisín Martin won every A Hurling title up to U20 level for Mount Leinster Rangers. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOisín Martin played in the Bolger Shield Hurling Semi-Final the Friday before the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherOisín Martin's parents are Breda and John Joe, and his sisters are Emily, Hannah and Rachel. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 May2026Tributes flood in for 'outstanding' young GAA player killed in Carlow crash
Tributes from Mount Leinster Rangers GAA Club and family; funeral details to be announced Friday.
victim, Oisín Martin, 20s, male, irish (judged from name)Oisín Martin