A man in his 20s who was tragically killed in a single car collision in Galway over the Bank Holiday weekend has been named as James O'Mahony, from the southside of Cork city.
GalwayBeo reports that James was a passenger in the car when it crashed into a tree in Ballinasloe early on Sunday afternoon.
The report suggests that James was on his way to the city following an event in north Galway when the car lost control.
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Gardai confirmed on Sunday that a man in his 20s had been pronounced dead at the scene following the road traffic collision on the N63 in Ballinasloe. His body was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital for a post-mortem.
The driver required medical treatment following the collision.
CorkBeo reports that James has been described as a "beautiful person" as his devastated circle of family, friends and co-workers continue to pay tribute following the shocking news.
"Can't believe you're gone, what a cruel world... Look over your family and most of all your girlfriend. Rest in Paradise buddy, you'll never be forgotten," one friend wrote.
Another added: "Can't believe it, I'm at a loss for words, RIP gone way too early. Sorry to your girlfriend to whom I know you loved and your heartbroken family. Gone but won't be forgotten."
Galway County Councillor Michael Connolly paid tribute after the tragedy, telling Galway Bay FM: "It's just one of those tragedies on a Bank Holiday Weekend. He was someone's son, somebody loved him and although the young men weren't from the area, we just don't ever know if we'll make it safe back to our family.
He added: "I suppose it's a warning to us all to drive with vigilance and care on the road and just be careful. I don't know what the circumstances of the accident were but I believe the two young men were attending a party the night before in north Galway and the deceased was getting a lift from the driver to Galway. I spoke to a garda this morning and they are continuing with their enquiries."
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