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The man who died in hospital after being found unresponsive in his vehicle on the Dublin Road in Nenagh on Wednesday night has been named locally as John “Jaffa” Hogan.

The incident occurred shortly after 10.10pm on August 6. John was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where he received medical treatment but was later pronounced dead.

Originally from Millview, Toomevara, John had been living in the village of Portroe. He is predeceased by his beloved brother Peter and father Sean, and is deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary; cherished children Shauna, John, Leah and Peter and their partners; his mother Sarah; sisters Sandra and Lynette; and brother Jason.

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The news of his passing has since spread through the locale, where his many friends, family and neighbours have been paying tribute to him:

Cllr JP O'Meara, a fellow Toomevara man, paid tribute online: "One of life’s great characters, and club men, my deepest sympathies to Mary, Shauna, Johnny, Leah and Peter, and to all the Hogan family.
Rest in Peace Jaffa "

Cllr Séamie Morris wrote: "RIP Jaffa. God will be sporting a Toomevara Jersey from now on"

Others said: "Jaffa was one of kind. The ultimate Toome and Man Utd fan and didn’t let you forget it. He will be greatly missed by so many."

"John was one of a kind many of days sat watching him cutting grass as a young fella always had a smile and was up for the craic rip john"

"A kind good hearted working man as a neighbour and friend condolences to all may he Rest in peace"

"My Condolences to all Jaffas family at this very sad time . Jaffa you were honestly the nicest fella May You Rest In Peace."

"I’m so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of John. Such a gent who adored his family. I always enjoyed our chats and the big waves as we passed each other. Rest in Eternal Peace, John. You’ll be missed."

John will be reposing at Ryan's funeral home Nenagh (E45 KN93) this Saturday evening from 4 o'c to 6 o'c. His remains will arrive at St Josephs Church Toomevara on Sunday for his Requiem Mass at 11.30 o'c. (Livestream link to follow shortly) Followed by burial in Ballinree Cemetery.

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Tipperary gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic incident occurred in Nenagh on Wednesday evening, August 6th, 2025.

Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident involving a single vehicle outside a premises on the Old Dublin Road in Nenagh shortly after 10:10pm on Wednesday.

The driver, a man aged in his 40s, was discovered unresponsive at the scene.

He received medical treatment and was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where he was later pronounced dead.

The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.

The scene was preserved for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and gardai say the road has since reopened.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who may have any information regarding the incident to come forward.

Road users with camera footage, including dashcam recordings, who were travelling in the Nenagh area between 9pm and 10:30pm on Wednesday are asked to share this material with gardai.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station at 067 50450, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any garda station.