Tributes are being paid to a father-of-four who died in a road incident in Co Louth over the weekend.
Ken Piper, from Laytown in Co Meath, died after the motorbike he was driving and a car collided on the N2 on Sunday afternoon.
The motorcyclist, who was in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene, with no other injuries reported following the crash.
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Ken's family are said to be "heartbroken" following his tragic death, with one relative describing him as "one in a million".
His niece paid tribute online, writing: "I can’t believe this. My amazing uncle Ken. It really is true God only takes the best. I will miss you beyond words, you were one in a million."
While a cousin said: "So heartbreaking to hear the sad news about Ken’s sudden passing. He was our cool dude older cousin. A true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Ken."
A friend said: "Ken Piper, one in a million, what a gentleman he was. So so good to me. Him, Monique, Aran and the girls - big part of my life just gone. RIP Ken. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him."
While another said: "Very sad to hear the news about Ken Piper yesterday. During the early days of Julianstown Motors before we had our service department open Ken looked after all our cars.
"He was a pleasure to deal with and always willing to help. A true gentleman this will be a massive loss to the local community.
"My thoughts and prayers are now with his wife Monique and family on their heartbreaking loss. Rest in Peace Ken."
And a third said: "RIP Ken, such a gentleman he will be missed in Laytown...thinking of Monique, Emma his kids and all of his family."
Members of the local community in Co Meath have also been extending their condolences to the Piper family.
One said: "Monique and family, so sorry to hear about Ken he was a true gentleman we all loved and enjoyed his company great fella. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time."
A second said: "So sorry and sad Monique and family for your loss . What a popular and lovely man RIP."
A third commented: "Sincere condolences to Monique and all Ken's family and friends. He went out of his way to help me when needed - a true gentleman. Thinking of you all at this sad time."
While someone else said: "We were saddened to hear of the untimely death of Ken, a true gentleman and character. Our sincere sympathy to you Monique, Aaron, Shireen, Keely, Nicole and the extended Piper Family."
Ken's funeral details will be announced later.
A notice on RIP.ie reads: "The untimely death has occurred of Ken Piper, St. Benan's Villas, Laytown, Co. Meath, tragically, following an accident, 15th May 2022.
"Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Monique, son Aaron, daughters Shireen, Keely and Nicole, their partners, Danny, Jamie and Aaron, grandchild Ollie, his parents, Ken and Maureen, brother Ron, sisters Maureen, Susie, Katie and Emma, brothers in law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, many friends and customers of Laytown Motors."
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