Local woman Rose Byrne, in her 80s, was tragically killed following a collision between a car and two pedestrians in Buncrana, Co Donegal on Tuesday, January 14th. Mrs. Byrne, who was with a family member at the time, was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital but sadly passed away on Sunday. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
A woman killed following a tragic road incident in Buncrana, Co Donegal has been named locally as Rose Byrne. Mrs Byrne, who was in her 80s and from Mill Brae in the town, died following a collision between a car and two pedestrians on Tuesday afternoon last, 14 January. Mrs Byrne was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after the collision but sadly passed away there on Sunday.
It is understood Mrs Byrne (nee Gallagher) was with a family member when the tragedy occurred at Lower Main Street in Buncrana. Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to the tragedy to come forward. Road users who were travelling on Main Street, Buncrana, between 2pm and 3pm on Tuesday, 14 January, are urged to contact Gardaí if they have any information or dash-cam footage. The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged. The late Mrs Byrne was the wife of Thomas Byrne and much-loved mother of John, Valerie, Stella, Dermot and Emer. Mrs Byrne's son Dermot is a well-known musician and has played with a number of famous artists, including the popular traditional band Altan, Sharon Shannon and The Stunning. Mrs Byrne was predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher. Her death is deeply regretted and she will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Her funeral arrangements have yet to be confirmed.
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