‘We are absolutely heartbroken’ – TD pays tribute to ‘fantastic’ mother-in-law hit by car in Cork

A FIANNA Fail TD has paid tribute to his ‘fantastic’ mother-in-law after she was hit by a car in Cork on Saturday.

The tragic accident happened as well-known and popular local woman Mary Fehilly bought a local GAA lottery ticket outside a supermarket on Main Street in Charleville, Co Cork at around 2pm on Saturday.

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Mary, who was in her seventies, spoke to GAA club official Johnny Collins at the time of the incident and he was seriously injured.

He suffered serious leg injuries and was in hospital condition yesterday it was said to be stable.

A car parked in a parking lot room on the street outside the store climbed the curb and sidewalk and is said to have struck the two victims.

TD Cathal Crowe paid tribute to Mary, calling her the ‘fantastic linchpin’ to his wife Maeve’s ‘amazing’ family.

He said: “I struck gold when I married into Maeve’s wonderful family. The fantastic center of that family was Mary Fehilly.

“We are absolutely heartbroken to have tragically lost Mary this weekend.

“She was the most wonderful mother to Maeve and her siblings and an adoring wife to George.”

The Fianna Failure TD announced that he would temporarily stop applying for the General elections in the Clare constituency because ‘family must come first’.

Crowe added: “While we try to come to terms with the loss of Mary, I will be temporarily suspending my application for the upcoming general election.

“My office team will continue to field questions and comments that come our way, but I ask for the public’s tolerance as I take a few days out of the political fast lane to prioritize everything else, Maeve , Sam, Charlie , Eve and the Fehilly family should come first!

“Mary, there won’t be any more people like you. Sleep gently with the angels.”

Gardai And paramedics arrived at the scene where the injured were treated before being rushed to the scene Cork University Hospital where Mrs Fehilly was later pronounced dead.

Charleville GAA confirmed this this week Lotto The draw will be canceled as a sign of respect after the tragedy.

A spokesperson said: “Charleville GAA would like to express our deepest condolences to the Fehilly family following the tragic death of Mary on Main Street yesterday.

“Our thoughts and prayers are also with all the other families involved.”

‘LOVLEY, kind lady’

And tributes have been paid to the ‘sweet, friendly lady’ from the wider community following her shocking death.

One tribute read: “I am deeply saddened to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a sweet, friendly lady. My condolences to all her family and friends.

Another person said: “My deepest condolences to George and the Fehilly and Long family on the sudden and tragic death of Mary.

“She always had a smile and time for a chat.”

While another added: “What a beautiful soul has been taken from us all. No words can express how I feel inside, Mary, you were such a warm person.”

Local Fianna fails Councilor Ian Doyle described Mary as “a saint”.

He said: “Without a doubt she was a saint. She was so famous for her kindness and charity work. She was involved in the local church and local charities.

“She was quiet and modest, but she got things done.

“There is a deep sense of shock and sadness in the city today and people are shocked by such a freak accident.

“Everyone prays that Johnny will make a speedy recovery and our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with Mary’s family and many friends. She will be a great loss to the city.

“Our thoughts also go out to the older lady who was there to ride the car and was involved in what can only be considered a completely bizarre accident.”

Mary lived at Holycross Place in Charleville, where she lived neighbors and friends comfort her shocked family.

Her family thanked all the first responders who had shown Mary ‘care and kindness’ after the shock incident.

They said: “The family would like to thank all the first responders, Garda Siochana, Charleville Firework Brigade, Helimed, all good Samaritans who helped, and the doctors and nurses of Cork University Hospital (CUH) for their care and kindness to Mary and her family.”

WITNESS OPENING

In a statement, Gardai said: “Shortly before 2pm, Gardai and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and two pedestrians in Main Street, Charleville. The two pedestrians, a woman in her 70s and a man in his 60s , were taken to University Hospital with serious injuries.

“The pedestrian, aged in his 70s, was later pronounced deceased at Cork University Hospital. The condition of the second pedestrian is said to be stable.

“The scene was examined by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators and the local coroner has been informed. A post-mortem examination will be arranged.

“Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. They are also looking for mobile phone and dashcam footage of anyone who was in the area of ​​Main Street, Charleville, at the time of the collision.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Mallow Garda Station on 022 31450, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or a local Garda station.”

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