HEARTBREAKING: Woman killed in Tipperary road tragedy is named locally as young mother
On Sunday evening gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the R502 at Ballinlassa, between Templemore and Templetouhy.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision in Templemore, county Tipperary, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in which a pedestrian was killed.
The victim, a young woman in her 20s has now been named locally as young mother Gabrielle O’Donoghue.
Shortly after 7pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a car on the R502 at Ballinlassa, between Templemore and Templetuohy. The victim was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. The motorist did not require immediate hospital treatment.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. Any road users who were travelling on this road at the time and who may have camera footage (including dash-cam), are asked to make it available to gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Thurles Garda Station on 0504 25100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.