Tributes have been flooding in after three people lost their lives on Irish roads over the weekend.
The tragic accidents occurred in Wexford, Tipperary, and North Dublin on March 6, 7, and 8.
Among those who tragically passed away, was a father of six, a father of two, and a talented young musician.
The RSA’s most recent figures have shown that since 2019, the number of fatalities on Irish roads has been increasing year-on-year.
The development of a new Government Road Safety Strategy, which will span the next decade, is well underway and will have at its heart the ‘Vision Zero’.
Leona Reville - Wexford
Leona Reville, a 20-year-old talented musician, sadly passed away on Friday after her car collided with another on the New Line Road, near Wexford town shortly before 6am.
Tributes began flooding in for the young woman, who was known for her regular performances at the Forge.
Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Declan Cosgrove, who organises music sessions at the Forge, described Leona's sudden death as a "shock".
He also said she was a "beautiful person inside and out, who regularly captivated the audience at the Forge with her incredible voice and ability to connect with everyone in the room."
Israel 'Scra' McGrath - Tipperary
A man killed in a tragic accident in Tipperary on March 6 was named locally as Israel 'Scra' McGrath.
The father-of-six, who was aged in his 40s, was travelling on the R497 near Kilcommon, on Saturday, when his motorbike was discovered in a ditch.
Emergency services were called to the scene where Mr McGrath was pronounced dead by coroners at around 2.10pm.
Gardaí in Thurles continue to appeal for any witnesses or for anyone with information to come forward.
His heart-breaking death notice read: "Deeply regretted by his stepfather Mickey, sisters Edwina and Tasha, Tommy, his children Kyle, Sophie, Aaron, Holly, Joseph and Ellie-May and their mother Jacinta, Mary, nieces Erica, Abby, Zoe, Lily, Mikayla and Ellie-Kate, aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends."
Barry Keenaghan - Skerries
Barry Keenaghan, Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin & formerly of Banagher, Co. Offaly. Barry died following a tragic accident, on Sunday, March 7.
Shortly after midday on Sunday, a car collided with a wall on the Skerries to Lusk Road (R127) in Milverton.
Mr Keenaghan received fatal injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The family’s tribute to Barry said; “Cherished husband and best friend of Nicola, adored & idolised father of his boys Conor & Rossa.
“He will be deeply missed and forever treasured by his parents, Kieran & Sheila, sister Kate, brothers Ray & Julian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, mother-in-law, his nieces, nephews, extended family and circle of friends.”
