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Woman killed and man injured after being hit by a car while out walking in Monaghan

The woman was airlifted to hospital but later died.

A 53-YEAR-old woman has died after she was knocked down near Castleblayney, Monaghan, this afternoon.

The incident happened on the N2 at Clonavogy shortly after 1pm. The woman was treated by emergency services at the scene and taken by air ambulance to St James’s Hospital in Dublin where she was later pronounced dead.

A second pedestrian, a man in his 60s, was also stuck by the car. He sustained minor injuries.

A garda spokesman said: “The road is currently closed to traffic and local diversions are in place. Garda forensic collision investigators have been requested to examine the scene. The coroner has been notified of the death.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Castleblayney garda station 042-9747900 or the garda confidential line 1800 666 111.”

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    Mute Trevor Power
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    Jan 7th 2017, 10:27 PM

    Utter tragedy. An incredible teacher, and one of the reason I’m in university today is down to this incredible lady. Always encouraged myself and others thrive regardless where you are in life.

    R.I.P

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    Mute Just Some Guy
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:02 PM

    Poor woman. R.I.P

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    Mute Jeanniejampots
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:16 PM

    So very sad. It’s a straight bit of road but ppl go too fast and don’t pay enough attention when driving on it.

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    Mute Santa Carla
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    Jan 7th 2017, 9:05 PM

    That road was shut a few miles further down yesterday after another serious collision. The N2 is lethal. I always take the motorway when possible. The amount of yellow reg vehicles on that road speeding and taking dangerous risks every day would make you afraid to use the road

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    Mute Live at Oriel
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    Jan 7th 2017, 11:49 PM

    Great colleague .Great Guidance Counsellor.Met her often at branch meetings of the north east branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors.Taught at a school in Monaghan town

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    Mute Suzanne Dorgan
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:09 PM

    How tragic :(

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    Mute Rachel McEneaney
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    Jan 7th 2017, 7:58 PM

    Very dangerous stretch of road. RIP

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    Mute Eugene Walsh
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:49 PM

    Tragic. But you have to have the utmost awareness and preparation if you’re going to walk on roads that cars drive on. In this country you can walk on the hard shoulder, you can technically drive on the hard shoulder. This has to stop

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    Mute Quentin Moriarty
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    Jan 7th 2017, 10:17 PM

    If you hit someone or a vehicle while driving on the hard shoulder your insurance company will wash their hands of you

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    Mute Ger
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    Jan 7th 2017, 11:41 PM

    Such a tragedy for this family and for the area. The doctor and his late wife were well known and respected by everyone. My thoughts are with the doctor and his family at this horrible time. Also with the people in the car, apparently there were children on board.

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    Mute Pascal Coleman
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:18 PM

    RIP to them both. Came along there only last week and was amazed at the amount of people who still walk and cycle on poorly lit national roads without hi vis jackets especially at this time of year.

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    Mute Josephine Carroll
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    Jan 7th 2017, 9:06 PM

    Thought it was just one fatality….RIP to the lady who lost her life.

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    Mute Áine Foley
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    Jan 9th 2017, 1:33 AM

    @Pascal Coleman: It was 1pm, even at this time of the year it’s bright at 1pm! Read the article before posting!

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    Mute michael h
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    Jan 8th 2017, 2:36 AM

    Both friends of mine. Tragic news.

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    Mute Seamus Og
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    Jan 7th 2017, 9:30 PM

    I heard she was the doctors wife. Hit whilst they were out walking by a driver who lost control of their car. Very sad.

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    Mute Live at Oriel
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    Jan 7th 2017, 11:50 PM

    The deceased husband was also injured in the rtc

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    Mute Brian MacCarthaigh
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:18 PM

    Why couldn’t the headline not say it was a hit and run or did I miss something?

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    Mute Jackie Caruana
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:24 PM

    Maybe the driver stuck around and called emergency services. The article doesn’t say (s)he fled.

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    Mute Jeanniejampots
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    Jan 7th 2017, 8:41 PM

    Because it wasn’t a hit and run. Why would you assume it was?

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    Mute Dave Murray
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    Jan 7th 2017, 9:32 PM

    @Brian MacCarthaigh: Nice assumption there.

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    Mute Ger
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    Jan 7th 2017, 11:42 PM

    It wasn’t a hit and run.

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    Jan 13th 2017, 10:11 AM

    What age was the person driving the car?

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