'We were looking forward to being with you in the new year': Tributes pour in for woman killed on New Year's Eve
The woman, aged in her late 80s, was killed in a car crash
Tributes have poured in for the victim of a crash that occurred on New Year’s Eve in Roscommon.
Helen Horan (née Kelly), aged in her late 80s, tragically died following a road traffic accident, on Sunday, December 31.
“Helen was the first person I encountered when first arriving in Sligo for interview with North West Radio way back in 1990, and I was met her trademark ‘Yeess?’ along with inquisitive look. She was always a lady and great fun. Rest in peace,” wrote someone in tribute.
Another tribute read: “I cannot find the words to say i cannot believe you have gone i really hope you have arrived in heaven met with your husband and two daughters you so longingly missed. We were so looking forward to being with you in the new year and for you to finally meet your great grandson i hope you're shining down on us granny i love you so much x x x x x”
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, Boyle on Friday, January 5 at 12 noon, followed by private cremation.
On Sunday, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted shortly before 5pm after a two vehicle collision on the N4 at Doon near Boyle. Helen, the driver of one of the cars, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man in his 30s was the driver of the second car, he was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital and his injuries are understood to be serious.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and make camera footage available to them, including dash-cam.
Anyone with information can contact Castlerea Garda Station 094-9621630 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Helen Horan is late of Maple Close, Boyle in Co Roscommon. She was originally from Sligo.
Predeceased by her husband Kieran, daughters Siobhán and Moya, sisters May Arney (Boyle) Tessie Emmett (Ballyfarnon) and Lily Gilchrist (Longford).
Helen will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Nuala Mc Kenna (Boyle) brothers Pat Kelly (Boyle) Joe Kelly (UK) and sister-in-law Ann, granddaughters Hannah and her partner Karl, Samantha and husband Seán, also her great-grandson Max, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.