The ‘kind, caring’ young man was tragically killed in a road traffic collision just days after celebrating his 24th birthday
09:40, 21 Dec 2025Updated 09:41, 21 Dec 2025
Nathan Walsh
A community in Co Tipperary has been plunged into mourning following the death of a ‘kind, caring’ young man in a road traffic collision earlier this week.
Nathan Walsh, 24, from Bansha, died in a single-vehicle collision near Tipperary town on Wednesday night. The incident took place at around 9.45pm on the N24 at Cordangan Cross.
Mr Walsh, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, died at the scene. His body was removed to Waterford University Hospital where a post-mortem examination was carried out earlier this week.
Nathan’s tragic death has left his family heartbroken, with his mum paying an emotional tribute to her son in a message shared on social media.
“Son, I will always keep talking about you. You deserve to be remembered,” she wrote.
Friends and family have shared their own tributes to Nathan, who celebrated his 24th birthday just days before the fatal collision.
One mourner said: “Sincere condolences to Georgina and all the Walsh family on the passing of Nathan. He was a lovely young man and great friend of Adam. Many memories of them at each others houses playing the PlayStation all down through the years and recently. He will be forever missed. Rest in peace my dear friend Nathan.
Another person added: “Deepest Sympathy to Georgina, Nicole & all the Walsh family on the tragic passing of Nathan. I have very fond memories of him in Bansha N.S. where he was a lovely, gentle, quiet boy liked by all. May he Rest in Peace & may his family find comfort in the Lord.
A former teacher of Nathan’s said: “I was heartbroken to hear of Nathan’s passing during the week. Nathan was a good student, very quiet and had a gentle wit about him. He was reliable and anything he was asked to do, he did it and was happy to do it. He was kind, caring and a good friend to others in his year group. We will always remember him in The Abbey. May his gentle soul rest in peace in the arms of the angels.”
While a family friend added: “Deepest sadness on hearing sad passing of Nathan a lovely young man deepest sympathy to Nathan’s close family cousins and friends may you rest in heaven Nathan.”
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the fatal collision on Wednesday night to contact them.
Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were traveling in the area around Tipperary town and the Bansha Road between 9:00pm and 10:00pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí. In particular, Gardaí are interested in potential sightings of a 2005-registered grey Toyota Yaris during this period.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tipperary Garda Station on 062 80670, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
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