'There are no words' - Tributes pour in for young GAA player killed in Carlow crash
Oisín Martin, 20s, was killed following a horror collision early on Wednesday morning in Carlow
Tributes have poured in for a young man who was killed in an early morning crash on Wednesday morning.
Oisín Martin, who was in his early 20s, was killed following a horror collision at Ballytiglea on the R702 between Borris and Goresbridge, Co. Carlow, at approximately 6:20am.
There were no other passengers in the car and other injuries reported but sadly Oisín was pronounced dead at the scene.
Oisín, late of Tinnecarrig, Borris, Carlow, is deeply missed his by loving parents Breda and John Joe, sisters Emily, Hannah and Rachel, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and extended family.
Oisín has been described as an 'outstanding player' by Mount Leinster Rangers GAA club, in which Oisín was a beloved and valued member. In a touching post on Facebook, the club said,
"It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we learned today of the tragic passing of our teammate and club member, Oisin, following an accident this morning.
"Oisin was an outstanding player for our club throughout the juvenile ranks, winning every A Hurling title up to U20 level as a tenacious and skilful defender. One of his proudest achievements came when he played a pivotal role at corner back as part of the team that secured our only A Football Championship title in the u20 final in recent years.
"Only last Friday evening, Oisin proudly lined out in the black and red in our Bolger Shield Hurling Semi-Final.
"The Martin family have always been a huge part of our club community, with John Joe giving so much through his involvement as a camogie and ladies football coach, and Oisin’s sisters — Hannah, Rachel and Emily — all representing the club with pride.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Breda, John Joe, Hannah, Rachel and Emily, along with Oisin’s extended family, teammates and his many friends during this incredibly difficult time.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
Gardaí are still appealing to anyone who witnessed this collision to come forward.
Road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling on the R702 between Borris and Goresbridge between 5:30am and 6:30am, are asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Carlow Garda Station on 059 913 6620, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.