TRIBUTES are being paid to a popular businessman who lost his life after being hit by a car in Co Roscommon this week.
The victim, named locally as Tommy Bruen, died after he was hit by a car while out walking on the R337 near Castlerea just after 6pm on January 27.
Mr Bruen, 84, was a popular local businessman in the town where he ran a bicycle shop and a filling station for many years.
Locals said Mr Bruen was also a very talented gaelic footballer in his youth and up to the time of his passing was a member of numerous local groups and clubs.
Paying tribute local Fianna Fail councillor Pascal Fitzmaurice said: “This is a very sad time in our community.
“Tommy was extremely well known in our town as he owned a businesses here before he retired.”
Another local described Mr Bruen “as a lovely man to meet and have a chat”.
Tommy’s “heartbroken family” said his will be “sadly missed” in his death noticed this evening.
The online notice read: “The death has occurred of Tommy Bruen, Castlerea, Co Roscommon – January 27, 2025, tragically.
“He is predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, parents Nora and Tommy Snr, brothers Eamon, Paddy and John and his sisters Barbara, Mae and Annie.
“Tommy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family – son Dara, daughters Grainne (Costello), and Caolinn, adored grandchildren Odhran, Máie, Cian, Kyle and Brandon, great-grandson Roman, daughter-in-law Marie, son-in-law Sean, Caolinn’s partner Noel, sisters-in-law Rita and Patricia, brother-in-law Mick Cormican, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.
Mr Bruen will repose at Gaynor’s Funeral Home in Castlerea from 5pm to 7 pm on Friday evening.
FUNERAL DETAILS
His funeral mass in St Patrick’s Church, Castlerea will take place 11am on Saturday, February 1, followed by a burial afterwards in St Joseph’s cemetery.
Gardai are still investigating his tragic death and are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.
In an appeal, they said: “Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) from the area at the time are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station on (094) 9621630, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
Tommy Bruen died after being hit by a car in Roscommon[/caption]
