RIP: Employer of late Tipperary man posts touching tribute on social media

Lyons Tyre Services took to social media to pay tribute to their late colleague Monty Power.

The father-of-three from Gaile, Thurles died when the motorcycle he was driving was involved in a collision with a van on the N24 at Cahir shortly after 11am on Sunday, September 21.

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Monty is deeply missed by his heartbroken wife Kathleen, daughters Linda, Helena and son Martin, as well as his son-in-law Declan and Martin's partner Tina.

He is also survived by his grandchildren Dean, Kirstin, Dylan, Ronan and Lucas, brother Seamus and his wife Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours, many friends, work colleagues at Lyons Tyre Services in Thurles and his many motorbike friends along with his faithful friend Holly.

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Posting on Facebook, Lyons Tyre Services said: "We're heartbroken at Lyons Tyre following the sudden passing of our dear friend, colleague and mentor Monty Power. Words can't sum up the remarkable man he was and the impact he had on us all here.

"As we take time to mourn and to honour his memory we will be closed Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th."