Tributes paid to woman (81) who is 125th person to die on roads this year
Sheila Holian, an 81-year-old woman from Ballinrobe, has died following a road traffic accident in County Mayo. She is the 125th road fatality in Ireland this year, prompting a Garda appeal for witnesses.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety and rising traffic-related fatalities in Ireland.
A PEDESTRIAN WHO died after being hit by a car in Co Mayo has been named locally.
Sheila Holian (81) of Glebe Street, Ballinrobe, died at Mayo University Hospital on Saturday from injuries sustained from being struck by a car while she was walking near her home last Thursday afternoon.
She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Locals said the mother of four had a long association with a number of local organisations, including Ballinrobe Golf Club.
Local councillor Michael Burke from Ballinrobe said the town is both shocked and devastated by the sad loss of one of Ballinrobe’s most popular and best-loved personalities.
“Sheila lived in Glebe Street all her life and was such an integral figure within the town centre and gave so much to the community. She will be greatly missed, a woman blessed with so many lovely qualities.
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