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Tributes paid to woman (81) who is 125th person to die on roads this year
Ireland🏛️ PoliticsCenter18 hr. ago

Tributes paid to woman (81) who is 125th person to die on roads this year

An 81-year-old woman named Sheila Holian died after being struck by a car in County Mayo. She was pronounced dead at Mayo University Hospital following the incident, which occurred near her home on Thursday afternoon. Locals described her as a beloved member of the community with strong ties to local organizations like the Ballinrobe Golf Club. A local councillor expressed deep sorrow over her death, highlighting her significant role in the town. This incident makes her the 125th fatality on Irish roads this year, marking an increase compared to the same period last year. Authorities are seeking witnesses and camera footage from the area around the time of the accident.

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TheJournal.ie logoTheJournal.ieIndependentCenter18 hr. ago
Tributes paid to woman (81) who is 125th person to die on roads this year

An 81-year-old woman named Sheila Holian died after being struck by a car in County Mayo. She was pronounced dead at Mayo University Hospital following the incident, which occurred near her home on Thursday afternoon. Locals described her as a beloved member of the community with strong ties to local organizations like the Ballinrobe Golf Club. A local councillor expressed deep sorrow over her death, highlighting her significant role in the town. This incident makes her the 125th fatality on Irish roads this year, marking an increase compared to the same period last year. Authorities are seeking witnesses and camera footage from the area around the time of the accident.

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