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David Kent

Elderly woman killed in Mayo crash named locally as tributes pour in to great-grandmother

A huge number of tributes have been paid to the victim of the tragic collision in Mayo earlier this week.

90-year-old Katie Doherty lost her life after the collision which occurred at approximately 5.50pm on the N17 at Cloonturk, Kilkelly, Co Mayo.

She had been on her way back from Knock Shrine in the western county to her home in Railway View, Laghey, Donegal when the collision happened.

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Katie Doherty (Jackie Carron Funeral Directors)

Her funeral details have now been confirmed.

Predeceased by her husband, Pat, Katie (Kitty) will be sadly missed by her loving family: Margaret, (Gerry, RIP) Marion, (Edwin) Michael, ( Marian) Patricia, (Benny) Patsy, (Carol) Nuala , (John) Joan, (Martin) Eamon (Helen) Joe, (Bridie) & Declan (Pauline RIP).

She had 35 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren.

Katie will repose at her residence on Thursday from 4pm until 10pm and Friday from 4pm until 10pm. Removal on Saturday morning to arrive at 10am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for Funeral Mass, followed by Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

A member of An Garda Siochana (stock) (Collins)

Tributes have poured in for the popular pensioner online.

One person wrote: "She was a lovely lady and will be sorely missed by all who knew her" while a second added "Such a special lady"

A third person who lived near her during her time in Laghey wrote: "Kitty was a wonderful next door neighbour when we lived in Laghey, may she Rest In Peace"

Gardai road closed sign (stock image) (PA)

Another commented: "Very deepest sympathy to all the extended Doherty families on the sad passing of their dear mother.

"A lovely lady thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very lonely time. May her gentle soul rest in peace."

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