RIP: 'An absolute gentleman'- Tributes paid to young man killed in tragic crash in Offaly

Tributes have poured in for David Henry (30s) who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Offaly recently.

The incident occurred shortly before midnight on Monday July 4 at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey, Tullamore.

David was fatally injured and he was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

His body was removed to the mortuary in the Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore for a post-mortem examination.

David was from Clonad, Daingean in Offaly and will be sadly missed by his loving parents John and Catherine, sister Emma, brother Eoin, brothers-in-law David and Shane, his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Heartfelt messages have been left on RIP.ie for the deceased , with one mourner writing,

"Deepest Condolence to the Henry family on the sudden and sad passing of David a young life gone way to soon may his gentle soul rest in the arms of the Angels RIP".

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Another message said, "My heart is breaking for your family at this hard difficult time him and his sister are now reunited in heaven. May the be happy together watching over you all. Two beautiful souls gone too soon . I will be thinking about you and your family and friends and praying for you all may they rest in peace".

"Absolutely devastating to hear. Rip David an absolute gentleman always there to help anyone. I hope you get the best bed in heaven and I will always cherish the memories we shared. Fly high friend…. till we meet again," another person said.