'Beloved husband' of Dublin Councillor killed in horror Christmas crash
Heartbreaking tributes are being paid to Derek Doyle, who tragically lost his life in a collision involving a lorry and a cyclist just days before Christmas. A former member of the Defence Forces and husband of Independent Councillor Tania Doyle, Der
Heartbreaking tributes are being paid to a Dublin man who died in a horrific crash involving a lorry and a cyclist just days before Christmas.
Derek Doyle, aged in his 50s, sadly lost his life in the collision, which happened at the junction of College Road and Castleknock Village on Thursday, December 19 at around 4.30pm.
Derek had served in the Defence Forces and held roles with the Ministerial Air Transport Service and the Irish Aer Corps, as well as being an usher at Leinster House. He was also the husband of Tania Doyle, a well-known Independent Councillor in the local area.
In memory of Derek, the local community came together for a vigil at Myo's in Castleknock Village, near where the collision occurred, on Sunday.
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Mayor of Fingal Cllr Brian McDonagh and the Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, AnnMarie Farrelly, both expressed their sympathies to Cllr Doyle and her family. Cllr McDonagh said: "It was with deep shock that I learned of the death of Derek Doyle, husband of Cllr Tania Doyle. 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."
Ms Farrelly shared: "The staff of Fingal County Council are shocked and saddened at the passing of Derek Doyle, who in addition to being the husband of Cllr Tania Doyle, was also th The father of our colleague, Hazel Doyle. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Doyle family at this very sad time and I offer our condolences to them on behalf of the staff of Fingal County Council."
Local football club Clonee United also paid tribute, saying: "Clonee United would like to offer our deepest sympathies and condolences to Tania Doyle and Hazellynn on the recent passing of their cherished husband and Dad, Derek Doyle. Our whole community is shocked and saddened by the devastating news. Thinking of you both and your extended families at this very sad time."
His notice on RIP.ie reads: "DOYLE Derek (Clonsilla, formerly of Dingle Road, Cabra West, Dublin, late of the Ministerial Air Transport Service, The Irish Aer Corps and Usher at Leinster House) December 19th 2024 (tragically) Beloved husband of Tania, cherished father of Hazel, son of the late Mary and Peter, brother of Jane and the late Helen and Vincent and son-in-law of the late Kay and Fran Dillon. Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers-in-law David and Greg, sister-in-law Claire, nephews Sean, James, Matthew and Dean, relatives and a large circle of friends. RIP."
Derek's removal to the Church of the Most Precious Blood in Cabra will take place on Tuesday, December 31, for Requiem Mass at 10:15am. Cremation will follow after mass in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Meanwhile, gardai are appealing for witnesses to the crash to contact them. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at the junction of College Road and Castleknock Village on Thursday 19th December, 2024 at 4.30pm approximately.
"The collision involved a lorry and a pedal cyclist. The pedal cyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was fatally injured. No other injuries were reported. The body of the man has been removed from the scene to the Mortuary in Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown and arrangements will now be made for a post-mortem examination to take place.
"Gardaí are 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."
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