Gorey motorcyclist (22) has died

By Dan Walsh

A 22 year old motorcyclist from Gorey who was in a critical condition from injuries sustained in a serious road traffic collision on the N2, in Co. Louth, last Saturday, has since passed away. He is named as Finlay Power from Annagh, Hollyfort, Gorey.

Finlay Power (22) was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and had been in a critical condition following a collision between the motorcycle he was travelling on and a car.

FINLAY POWER

The driver of the car, a man in his late 30s, and a passenger, a man in his mid-60s, were treated at the scene.

Finlay was son of James and Catherine Power and a past pupil of Coláiste Bhride, Carnew. He had been a member of Gorey Civil Defence for the past two years and had attended a training session with the group the evening before the accident.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to come forward. Any road users who were travelling on the N2 in the townland of Edmonstown, Co. Louth on Saturday evening, September 11th, between 8pm and 8.30pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ardee Garda Station on 041 6853222, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

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