Tributes have been paid to a female pedestrian who died after a fatal traffic collision in Sligo on Tuesday, February 15.
The woman, who has not yet been identified, is not believed to be local to the area.
Just after 10pm on Tuesday night, gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a traffic collision on the N15 at Moneygold near Grange and Cliffoney.
It is understood that the woman, who was in her 40s, was struck by a vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Tributes have poured in from the communities around where this incident took place.
Local councillor Marie Casserly said: “I would like to extend my sympathies to her family and friends at this sad time.”
The woman was also honoured at a mass in the Parish of Ahamlish, which includes the villages of Cliffoney, Grange and Mullaghmore, on Wednesday morning.
Members of the community have shared their condolences on social media with many offering sympathies to both the victim and the driver.
One said: “Oh sorry to hear that. It is very difficult to walk at present and country roads are so dark.
“May her gentle soul Rest in Peace also the driver of the car who must be in deep shock. Very sad for the families of both. Prayers offered."
“So sad. May she rest in peace,” another said.
The Gardai are still appealing for anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact them.
A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardai at Sligo are appealing for witnesses following a fatal traffic collision on the N15 at Moneygold, Grange, Co Sligo on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
"At approximately 10.15pm gardai and emergency services attended at the scene of a traffic collision on the N15 approximately 2km outside Grange on the Donegal side.
"A female pedestrian in her early 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. It is believed the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.
"Gardai are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to any road users who were in the Grange area at this time.
"Investigating Gardai are also appealing to those with video footage (including dash cam) from the scene and along this route to make it available to them.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station 071 915 7000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111."
