Tributes have been paid to a “beautiful” and “one of a kind” young mother, who died in a road traffic collision in Co Limerick, the early hours of this Sunday.
The deceased, named locally as Shannen “Angelica” O’Halloran, from Limerick City, was known as a dedicated mother and a skilled beautician.
Ms O’Halloran, 29, died at the scene of the single vehicle crash which occurred around 3.30am, at Kilduff, Pallasgreen.
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Another adult and two children who were traveling in the car at the time and were being treated for serious but non life-threatening injuries.
“Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident, the collision, involving a car, occurred at approximately 3.30am. The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20s, received fatal injuries following the collision,” said a Garda spokesman.
“A male passenger (30s), is currently receiving treatment for serious injuries at University Hospital Limerick. A female child and a male toddler are also receiving medical treatment but their injuries are not life-threatening,” he added.
The road was closed for several hours on Sunday to allow investigating Gardai carry out a “technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators”.
A number of tributes to Ms O’Halloran appeared online as her loved ones and friends tried to come to terms with her sudden death.
“To say I’m devastated is an understatement, it’s a sad world we live in, you were the best nail (technician), we had many laughs together, we cried together,” wrote a friend.
“You were one of a kind, my heart’s broke for your kids, another sad day, she was one of a kind xxxxxx,” they added.
Another wrote: “So so sad, Shannen, Rest In Peace, god watch over your children.”
“So sad, beautiful girl, thinking off her kids (and) family at this heart-breaking time,” another woman wrote.
“Absolutely heart-breaking news, an absolutely beautiful young woman with her whole life ahead of her - may you Rest In Peace Shannen, thoughts and prayers are with your family and your babies at this tragic time,” stated another woman.
Last month, Ms O’Halloran posted on her social media platform - “Shannen Angelica” - that she was “very proud” of the progress she was making in her career as a beautician.
Gardai appealed “to anyone who has information, who may have witnessed the incident or who may have video footage (including dash-cam), to contact Henry Street Garda Station 061 212 400 the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station”.
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