A hero priest has been named as one of two people killed after a horror crash in Cork earlier today
Fr Con Cronin was killed after the collision which also saw a bus driver, 52, lose his life and a young teenager injured.
Fr Cronin had been crossing the road with his friend when she alerted him to the danger and he reacted by pushing her out of the way.The inspirational Passage West priest was an icon in the area and had previously gone viral after footage of him floss dancing at a communion emerged. Tonight a candlelight vigil is being held for both victims in Fr O'Flynn Park - Harbour Parishes are livestreaming the event for those who cannot attend.
Local politicians also expressed their heartbreak with Sinn Fein's Donncha O'Laoghaire saying: "Shocking news from Monkstown. A horrific and tragic accident. A devastating blow to the community in Monkstown and Passage West. RIP to the pedestrian and driver"
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