Funeral details for motorcyclist who died in County Limerick collision

A MAN who died after volunteering as a motorbike marshal at a charity event earlier in the day, has been remembered for giving up his time almost every weekend at various charity events around County Limerick. 

John Sheehan, a native of Lisduane, Granagh, died on Sunday last (October 12, 2025) in a fatal single-vehicle road traffic collision. 

The collision happened around 7pm on the R519 - the road between Kilmeedy and Dromcollogher, in a townland called Callahow. 

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The road remained closed for a considerable period to allow for a forensic examination. 

The motorcyclist, who was 57-years-old, was pronounced dead at the scene and Limerick Live understands that he had volunteered his time at a charity event earlier that day. 

Rockhill-Bruree Defibrillator Association held a vintage run in memory of Declan ‘Doc’ Doherty, with more than 100 cars, tractors, commercials and bikes, raising just over €3,000.  

An organiser told Limerick Live that Mr Sheehan was always very supportive and on the day, he paid to take part, supporting the fundraiser and also volunteered as a marshal to monitor traffic and ensure that the event runs smoothly and safely. 

TD Richard O’Donoghue, who lives in the Granagh parish and is also a fellow motorbike enthusiast, said that Mr Sheehan was well-known within the biker and vintage communities and would always give his time freely as a volunteer marshal. 

Deputy O’Donoghue said: “I was in Strand last week at a charity event and he was there as well. He recently got a crane licence and would have worked as a machinery driver for years. 

“He lived in Dublin for a long time, but has been helping out at community events since he came back to the locality.”

He told Limerick Live: “I’ve known John for a long time and it’s very sad to see. I got a call late [on the night Mr Sheehan died] and I’m very sorry to his family for such a loss, and to all of his friends and people within the wider community who would have known him. God rest his soul.”

A post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death took place in University Hospital Limerick and a file was sent to the office for the Limerick coroner. 

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who might have information or dash-cam footage to contact them in Henry Street garda station on 061 212400, the garda confidential line on 1800 666111, or any garda station. 

They are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was travelling in the area between 6.15pm and 7.15pm on Sunday, October 12. 

Mr Sheehan is survived by his mother Elizabeth, his partner Ann and two daughters Elizabeth and Bridie. 

He will repose at O’Grady’s funeral home in Ballingarry on Wednesday (October 15) from 5-7pm, arriving to St Joseph’s Church, Granagh on Thursday for 11.30am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

May he rest in peace.