Andrew Walsh RIP

Diabhal Beag

Sad news everybody. Another death in Moycullen
From RTE

Two males have been arrested after a 19-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Co Galway in the early hours of this morning.
Gardaí say the arrested males are a 21-year-old and a minor.
The youth was struck by a vehicle on the Moycullen to Barna Road, near the junction of Paddy's Cross.
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He was pronounced dead shortly before 4.20am, and his body remains at the scene pending the arrival of the State Pathologist.
The road is closed for a forensic investigation and diversions are in place.
Gardaí in Salthill are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have noticed something to come forward.
Witnesses are asked to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091 514720 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111

biko

RIP

galwayrush

Sad news.

blond45

oh god on mighty, poor lad rest in peace. he,s someones son and brother just lying there. im a mother cant imagion what his mother is going through.

Sea Devils

Rylan

R I P

awhir

RIP

ukgalwaymcguire

R.I.P

Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

Poor lad, God help his family. RIP

Has a name been released yet?

biko

The victim was identified locally last night as Andrew Walsh, from Fethard, Co Tipperary, who had been studying at the University of Limerick.
He and his older brother Paul were in Galway to attend a 21st birthday party on Saturday night at Barna Golf Club, about five miles west of Galway city.

It is understood that Andrew left the party some time shortly after 2.30am yesterday and was walking along the Barna-Moycullen road near the golf club when he was struck by a vehicle. A car was found abandoned close by the scene.
A taxi driver travelling on the route some time later found Mr Walsh and called emergency services. The student was pronounced dead at the scene at about 4.20am. The road was sealed off yesterday, and Mr Walsh’s body remained at the scene while a forensic examination was carried out.

A 21-year-old man and a minor were detained by gardaí yesterday in relation to the incident. They were taken to Galway Garda Station at Mill Street for questioning, where they were held under the 1984 Criminal Justice Act.

Both were released yesterday evening and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2009/1005/1224255887632.html

KevR

Aweful to think that they just drove off and left him there. Even if they phoned for an ambulance he might have stood some chance.

Simius Puer

Truly sickening. I hope those responsible get some serious time, though there's no way they can repay what they've taken away.

RIP

Das Kitty

KevR wrote: »

Aweful to think that they just drove off and left him there. Even if they phoned for an ambulance he might have stood some chance.

The car was overturned and abandoned at the scene, they left the scene on foot.

It's a wicked dark road, you'd be mental to walk there without a high vis vest, or at all really, it's nothing but a road through bog.

KevR

Thanks for the clarification Das, I was under the impression that they drove off. Still, it's terrible that they were more interested in getting away (on foot) than calling for an ambulance.

biko

We don't know the details surrounding this incident.
Please don't speculate (even if it sounds you're right).