Tributes Paid to Young Man Killed in Tragic Galway Collision

Tributes are being paid to Lorcan Kelly, a young man from Cloonmoyle, Tuam, who tragically lost his life in a road collision in Co. Galway on Friday.

The incident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the N17 at Milltown, involving a car and a van. Lorcan, who was driving the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the van, a man in his 50s, was airlifted to University Hospital Galway with serious injuries.

Lorcan, aged in his 20s, is remembered with deep love and affection by his parents, brothers, grandfather, his devoted girlfriend, extended family, and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral Arrangements

Lorcan will repose at Glynn’s Funeral Home, High Street, Tuam, on Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. His Funeral Mass will take place at The Cathedral of the Assumption, Tuam, on Tuesday at 12 noon, followed by burial at Kilclooney Cemetery, Milltown.

His family has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting that people’s “thoughts and condolences at this time” have brought comfort amid their grief.

Messages of Sympathy

Heartfelt tributes have been shared across the community:

• “As a mother myself, my heart aches at the thought of such a tragedy. Your loss is enormous. May some greater power help you all survive this pain.”

• “Deeply sorry for your loss. Our sincere condolences to you and your family at this time. May Lorcan rest in peace.”

• “Deepest sympathy to the Kelly family and the extended Kelly families on the tragic and untimely passing of Lorcan. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”

• “Heartfelt and sincere condolences to Sinead, Enda, and family, and all the Kelly and Melia families on the tragic loss of Lorcan. May you find the strength to get through this awful time.”

Garda Appeal

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to the collision.

A Garda spokesperson said:

“Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the N17 at Milltown, Co. Galway today, Friday, 19 September. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. on Friday, 19 September are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.”