By Dan Walsh
Two people killed in a road traffic incident while on holiday in Rome have been named as Paul and Mary O’Reilly, aged 59 and 60, from Lannabeg Kilmore.
They died just before lunchtime yesterday (Thursday) while crossing a dual carriageway at an intersection on the Cristoforo Colombo in the south of the city.
The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the deaths and said it was providing consular assistance to the bereaved families.
Described as “a lovely couple and great neighbours”, Mary worked in the community centre and her husband, Paul, a former fisherman worked in the marine industry.
Mary O’Reilly is cousin of Cllr Jim Moore, Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, “We will gather around as a family and a community to support their children,” said Cllr Moore, who added; “There is a feeling of stunned silence in the area.”
Deepest sympathy is extended to family and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
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