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Groom killed in hit-and-run

Monday, 27 October 2008

Jonathan Heagney and his bride Elaine

Jonathan Heagney and his bride Elaine

This is the young Co Tyrone groom who was killed in a suspected hit-and-run accident in the Republic — just a few months after he got married.

Jonathan Heagney (26) was knocked down as he walked home to a bed and breakfast after attending a family wedding. His body was found on the Carrickmacross Road outside Kingscourt in Co Cavan.

The accident is believed to have taken place during the early hours of Saturday morning although his body was not discovered until later that day.

Mr Heagney had married his girlfriend Elaine Duggan in July. He was originally from Carrickmore although the couple, pictured above on their wedding day, had recently moved to Aughnagar in Galbally.

Extending her sympathies to the Heagney family, West Tyrone councillor Anne-Marie Fitzgerald said it was a tragic death.

“This young man was from Carrickmore and his family would be well known,” she said. “It is especially sad because he only got married a few months ago.

“Obviously everyone’s thoughts and condolences are with his family and particularly his wife, who must be heartbroken.

“They had recently built a home and were just starting their married life. It is an unbelievable tragedy and we can only imagine the devastation this news has brought to his family.”

SDLP representative Seamus Shields also expressed his condolences, adding: “Road tragedies have become very common in this part of the world in recent times. Unfortunately this weekend we are marking a further sad loss of a young person in tragic circumstances and our thoughts are with his family.”

Gardai said Mr Heagney was hit by a car between 2am and 2pm on Saturday. They want to hear from anyone with information about a dark red/maroon Audi that may have been in the area at the time and may have been damaged.

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Elaine, you dont know me but my name is Carol and my husband was tragicly killed on 21st august just months after we got married in may. My story is also on this site.
I seen the story of the tragic accident and just had to leave a comment. It may not bring you comfort now but i know what your going through which not a lot of people can say. Take Care x

Posted by Carol Layland, Newtownabbey | 27.10.08, 23:32 GMT

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This is my wee cousin's husband... and I ws bridesmaid at their weddin on the 5th July. We r all devastated n jus hp my cuz can get throu till Wed until he is hme!

Posted by Cousin | 27.10.08, 21:56 GMT

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What a tragic tragic event. My sympathies are with this young girl and their families

Posted by Kate | 27.10.08, 12:01 GMT

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