The man who died after being hit by a car in Co. Tipperary has been named locally.
67-year-old John "Toddler" Maher was knocked down on the N24 at Townspark, Carrick-on-Suir at around 7:30pm on Sunday evening.
The man driving the car (42) was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Tipperary University Hospital.
Maher from Treacy Park was a former chairperson at St Molleran's GAA club, where he was still heavily involved.
The club posted a message on their Facebook page when they learned of the death of a "friend and clubman"
They described John as someone who "represented the club with distinction on and off the pitch", while also paying respects to John's family.
A Garda forensic exam of the scene was carried out and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dash-cam footage to contact them in Clonmel on 052 6177640.
