Tributes pour in after victim of Galway crash named locally as PJ Mahoney
Mr Mahoney was well-known in GAA circles, having hurled successfully for Ardahan
David KentDigital Reporter
PJ Mahoney
Tributes have poured in for the victim of Tuesday's fatal crash in Galway after he was named as PJ Mahoney.
Mr Mahoney, from Ardrahan, died at the scene when his car collided with another vehicle while he was on the N18 on Tuesday afternoon.
A man in his 30s was injured in the accident and is being treated at University Hospital Galway where Gardai say his injuries are non-life threatening.
The chairman of Galway GAA, Pat Kearney said that the death of the farmer and sportsman had caused widespread shock, just weeks after the passing of Mr Mahoney's wife Marie.
Mr Kearney said: "It's a terrible tragedy for the Mahoney family, the second time in a month that they have had to deal with a death in the family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this difficult time.
"PJ and his family are steeped in the GAA and gave wonderful service not just to the organisation but to farming and many different activities in the community. It's unreal and people are stunned by what's happened," said Mr Kearney.
Gardai at Loughrea have appealed for witnesses or drivers who may have dashcam footage which might assist their investigations.
Mr Mahoney is survived by his daughters Catriona, Olivia, Lorraine and Mairead, and sons Noel and Patrick, and ten grandchildren.
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