Kildare Live. https:www.leinsterleader.iesection1240advertisewithus. Search. 11 Jul 2024. Bringing you live local breaking news, sport, politics, weather  more in Kildare and Leinster. All the latest breaking local news from Kildare and Leinster County. Keep up to date with the latest sports news. Up to the minute national and local election coverage. Read the latest crime and court news from Kildare and the surrounding areas, Co Leinster. Keep up to date with the latest news and pictures from Punchestown Races in Kildare and Leinster  Best Dressed Ladies. Read all the latest Irish news and updates from around Ireland. Find whats happening in and around Kildare and Leinster. Enjoy our award winning photos and picture galleries taken in Kildare and Leinster. Read about the latest properties available in Kildare and Leinster. Enjoy our latest and up to date motoring review and news in Kildare and Leinster. Kildare and Leinster Met Eireann Weather Forecast. Recent death notices and obituaries from Kildare and Leinster. Latest environmental and climate change news in County Kildare. Please allow ads as they help fund our trusted local news content. Kindly addusto your ad blocker whitelist. If you want further access to Ireland's best local journalism, consider contributing andor subscribing to our free daily Newsletter . Support our mission and join our community now. Thank you for supporting Ireland's best local journalism!. Photo via rip.ie. Reporter:. Andrew Walsh. 10 Jul 2024 8:36 AM. Tributes have poured in for a young Sligo man with a vibrant spirit and zest for life , who lost his life tragically in Canada last week. Anthony McGwynne, a 27 yearold originally from Knockanelton, Calry, died when the motorbike he was travelling on was struck by a car on Arbutus Street in Vancouver on Thursday night. The collision happened just before 9.30pm and despite lifesaving efforts by bystanders and paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment. The Department of Foreign Affairs in Ireland is providing consular assistance to Mr McGwynne s family. The driver of the car was taken to hospital for treatment. Anthony was the dearly loved son of dad Tony and mum Bernadette, the brother of James, Maeve and Matthew and partner of Antonella. A notice on RIP.ie reads: Sadly missed by his loving family, partner, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends. . There have been numerous tributes to the young man on RIP.ie. A friend from Canada left one of many heartfelt condolences, saying: "I am so sorry for your loss Antonella, Anthony's family and friends. Anthony's vibrant spirit and zest for life touched many hearts, and his absence will be deeply felt.". Another said Anthony "had the best friends and was such a lovely person". A mother from Calry added to the tributes, saying that "it feels like only yesterday that Anthony and his friends were in Calry primary school. They headed off on their big adventure to Canada meeting many others on the way. Anthony was loved and respected by all.". Another added: My condolence for the loss of a man. A man that was the salt of the earth, a loving and nurturing partner, a born adventurer with a taste for life. Taken to soon, but surrounded by those that loved and knew him like no others. Watch over me on my next ride, because you will be in my heart. . Funeral arrangements for Anthony will be made at a later date. 4. Registration is absolutely 100 FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites. You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletters to keep up to date with your latest local news!. Most Popular. Funeral details confirmed for 'fantastic' Irish dad who died on holiday in Spain. National News. National News. Who will replace Mick Gorman as Kildare County Board chairman?. Sport. The four young people who died in the Clonmel accident from top left: Nicole Murphy, Grace McSweeney; Bottom left to right: Zoey Coffey and Luke McSweeney. National News. Sponsored Content. Sponsored Content. Sponsored Content. Sponsored content. Sponsored Content. Kildare County Council National Bike Week set to take place this month. Sponsored Content. Alexis Kavanagh 10 at the Kinia Creative Tech Fest event and below Aoife MartinByrne. Sponsored Content. Multimedia. Local News. Local News. Local News. Local News. Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm. Iconic Digital Titles. Iconic Print Titles. This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Locall 1800 208 080 or email: infopresscouncil.ie.
Tributes pour in for young Sligo man who tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Canada. Anthony McGwynne, 27, remembered for his vibrant spirit and zest for life. Department of Foreign Affairs offering support to family. Friends and community express sorrow and share memories of Anthony on RIP.ie. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.