TRIBUTES are being paid to a “lovely” motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Co Cork over the weekend.
Patrick Joseph Crotty Junior died in a single-vehicle collision on the R515 near Milford, believed to have happened on Saturday.
The tragic biker was discovered unresponsive on Sunday morning and was sadly pronounced deceased by emergency services at the scene.
The 53-year-old from Smith’s Road in Charleville has been remembered as the “beloved son” of Pat and Kathleen, “dear brother” of Kieran, Eugene, Caroline, Tomás and the late baby Barbara.
And devastated mourners have told how Pat was a “lovely man” who was “always chatty”.
One simply said: “Such a nice young man may he RIP.”
A second local said: “Our sympathy to Pat and Kathleen and family at this sad time. Pat was a lovely man and was always chatty when I met him. May he rest in peace”.
Another wrote: “Lord rest you Pat. A gentleman you were”.
A work colleague wrote: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Pat’s family and friends at this very sad time with his sudden passing.
“Pat was a very popular work colleague with many friends who will miss him”.
In a statement, Mr Crotty’s family said they would “like to thank all of the First Responders, Garda Siochana, Charleville Fire service and the Paramedics who attended for their professionalism and kindness”.
His funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow afternoon.
The family has asked that the house remains private at this time.
Gardai are appealing for witnesses from the area to come forward, and have asked road users with dash-cam footage from between 1pm and 6pm on Saturday to make it available to investigating officers.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Anyone with any information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
To date there have been 79 fatalities on Irish roads which is one less than the same period last year.
Fourteen of these fatalities have been on motorcycles.
TRACTOR TRAGEDY
Separately, tributes have poured in for Brendan Roche, aged in his 60s, who was killed after being struck by a tractor in Sixmilebridge, Co Clare last Saturday.
The incident occurred on the L7006 at Kilmurry around 10.15am on June 21.
Devastated mourners have left their condolences with the heartbroken family, with some describing Roche as a “gentleman” others telling how he “always greeted you with a smile”.
One person said: “As a long-time colleague, I will always remember his kindness, dedication, and the positive spirit.”
Another mourner added: “I have very fond memories of playing golf with Brendan and meeting him out for a stroll on a fine summers evening in Rossroe.
“Brendan always greeted you with a smile and you felt the better for meeting him.”
