The man killed in a hit and run on the N3 in Billis has been named locally.
Frank Nulty, 57, was discovered in a ditch by the side of the road by a cyclist at around 12 noon on Friday.
Emergency services attended the scene, but he was pronounced dead. His body has been removed to the mortuary at Cavan General Hospital. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a port mortem is expected to be carried out later today.
Gardaí are treating the incident as a hit and run. They say it is believed to have occurred at some point between 10pm on Thursday night and 12 noon on Friday.
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They said following an examination of the area, it was identified that Mr Nulty was struck by a vehicle which failed to remain at the scene. Forensic Collision Investigators have completed a full technical examination of the scene. The road has now reopened.
Mr Nulty, who was from the Drumfomina area of New Inns, had been due to join strike action at the distribution transformer supplier company Kyte Powertech in Cavan town on Friday. Workers at the factory suspended their strike action following confirmation of the incident.
Local priest in Cavan Fr Martin Gilcreest extended his sympathy to the family. He said ’’Sympathy to all the family during this great loss in your lives at this time. May his gentle soul rest in peace’’. His workmate and cousin Kieran McNulty wrote on rip.ie
‘’Rest in Peace Dear Frank, God Bless you, Friend, Relation and Workmate,You were a truly loveable Character, you brighten up many a dull day’’.
Gardaí in Bailieboro are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this incident to come forward, and to any person who is aware of a vehicle with unexplained damage in the wider Cavan area.
Gardaí are also appealing to any road users who were on the N3 in Ballyjamesduff between 10pm yesterday evening, Thursday, August 18, and 12pm (midday) today, Friday, August 19 and who observed any unusual activity in the area. Any drivers who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between these hours is asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bailieboro Garda Station on 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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