A mum was one of two people tragically killed on Tuesday in an early morning crash.
Annmarie Hooper, from Dublin, died when the car she was travelling in hit a lamppost on Butterfield Avenue in Templeogue at 1.30am.
A man - yet to be named - was also killed in the collision which has been referred to the Garda Ombudsman for further examination.
Annmarie’s death is the second tragedy to hit her immediate family in recent years.
She was the aunt of talented 12-year-old Tallaght footballer Kyle Finnegan who left family and friends “broken to pieces” when he died suddenly in what was believed to have been an asthma attack last year.
Local Fine Gael councillor David McManus said the latest death has saddened the whole community.
He added: “Local people are shocked to be waking up to this tragedy on our roads.
“During the festive period, we have more people visiting family and attending events but I would encourage people to be extra cautious on the roads as the temperatures continue to drop in the weeks ahead.
“On behalf of the community, I wish to extend our sympathies to the families of those involved in this morning’s tragic accident.”
Green Party councillor William Priestley added: “I live on Butterfield Avenue. It’s really taken the locals aback. It’s really out of character for a crash to take place in this area.
“My thoughts go out to their families on this tragic and sad accident.”
A Garda spokesman appealed for witnesses and confirmed the Ombudsman is investigating.
He said: “One man and woman [ages unknown] were fatally injured and their bodies have been removed to Tallaght University Hospital. A postmortem will take place later today.
“GSOC were informed of this road traffic collision and are conducting an examination.
“The Garda Forensic Collision Investigation Unit have conducted their examination of the scene and the road has reopened.
“Garda are appealing for anyone who travelled the road
at the time of the collision, and who may have dashcam footage, to contact gardai on 016 666 000, the Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.”
