Cyclist (50s) dies following crash involving lorry in Dublin
Tributes have been paid to a cyclist who died following a collision involving a lorry in Dublin last Thursday.
The man, aged in his fifties, was fatally injured in the incident which occurred at the junction of College Road and Castleknock Village at about 4.30pm.
The deceased has been named locally as Derek Doyle, a well-known local and husband of Fingal councillor Tania Doyle.
Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, and the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly have offered their condolences to Cllr Tania Doyle and her family.
They described Mr Doyle as “a big supporter of her political career”.
“It was with deep shock that I learned of the death of Derek Doyle, husband of Cllr Tania Doyle,” Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Brian McDonagh, said in a statement issued on Christmas Eve.
“He was a big supporter of her political career and, on behalf of all the councillors and residents of Fingal, I would like to extend my condolence to Cllr Doyle and her family on this sad and tragic news. Solas síoraí dó.”
Mr Doyle was also the father of Fingal County Council colleague, Hazel Doyle.
Gardaí are still appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
