Tipperary road tragedy victim is named as gardaí renew appeal to public for information

The young man killed in a tragic traffic accident outside Nenagh on August 4 has been named as Cathal (Gearóid) Hensman, from Newtown, Clarina, county Limerick.

The accident has stunned the local community who have been left deeply saddened by the circumstances of the tragic occurrence.

The accident happened at approximately 10.30am on the old Dublin Road at Lisbunny when Mr Hensman, 34, was struck by a vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s understood that Mr Hensman was out walking a white coloured greyhound for a family friend at the time of the tragedy. Sadly, the dog was also killed in the accident.

Mr Hensman is survived by his parents Jane (Jenny) and Trevor and by a brother and three sisters and extended family.

Gardaí investigating the fatal incident are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the areas of Tyone, the Thurles Road, Rathmartin and the R445 (old Dublin road) at Lisbunny between 09.30am and 10.45am are asked to contact gardaí.

In addition to this, gardaí are also appealing to any road users who may have camera footage and were travelling from Nenagh town in the direction of Toomevara via the R445 (Old Dublin Road) between 9.30am and 10.45am to contact them.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station on 067-50450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111, or any Garda station.