A Tipperary woman who died following a collision between a car and van along a notorious road blackspot on the N80 on Monday night is to be laid to rest on Saturday.
Denise O’Meara (33) from Portroe, Nenagh, Co Tipperary was driving an Audi A4 car which was involved in the incident that occurred along the N80 in the townland of Ballintrane, Ballon, Co Carlow at 6.51pm.
The two men from Co Wexford who were travelling in the Mercedes van were airlifted to two hospitals in Dublin in a serious condition.
Ms O’Meara was treated by emergency services at the scene, but passed away from her injuries.
The two men, one aged 34, is in a stable condition in the Mater Hospital and the other aged 45 was taken to Tallaght Hospital where he remains.
The road has now reopened following an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. The N80 is the main vehicular artery between the M9 Motorway and Rosslare Euro Port.
Ms O’Meara is survived by her parents Denis and Maura, sisters Caitiriona and Eimear, brother Declan and her partner Calum.
Her Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary’s Church Portroe at midday on Saturday followed by burial in Castletown Graveyard, Castlelough, Co Tipperary.
So far this year 105 people have lost their lives on the nation's roads.
Garda Superintendent Anthony Farrell from Carlow Garda Station is appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Supt Farrell explained that he and his team of gardaí are focusing on members of the public who may have been using “this part of the roadway around the time of collision between 6.15pm and 7pm”.
He continued: “Motorists may have been travelling towards Carlow or Ballon at the time and might have noticed either vehicle, a White Audi A4 171D or indeed the White Mercedes Vito Van, 172WX.
“They might have dashcam footage, or could have seen either vehicle pass while travelling. If anyone has information to support our garda investigation, please contact Tullow Garda Station on 059-9151222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Supt Farrell has also appealed to members of the public not to share footage from the crash scene on social media.
"Gardaí are also aware of a number of images being posted on social media platforms post-collision. This is not helpful to the Garda investigation, but more importantly to the family, friends and community who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
"I would ask people who have posted those images to take them down immediately.”
