Jack Egan (22) who lived in Adamstown and Carrig on Bannow, Co Wexford died in a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle in Glenour, Adamstown on Friday, May 8 at 9.20 p.m.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to the mortuary in University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination was carried out.
The late Jack Egan.
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Jack was described as a popular man in the community who had a plethora of talents under his belt, which included training as an apprentice electrician, boxing, and performing on his guitar.
Speaking on the tragedy, local councillor Pat Barden said the community was in shock.
“He was known as a very talented sportsman and everybody is in shock over what happened. He was hugely popular and it is just devastating for his family, the Egans, the Cummins, and the Powers, who are respected greatly in the area. My sincere condolences,” he said.
Having trained as a boxer for a number of years, Jack was well-accomplished in his field, having won the Leinster Championship J1 60kg title in 2020 in addition to another accolades.
In a Facebook tribute from St Michael’s Boxing Club in New Ross, they said: “It is with a heavy heart we write this as we learn of the passing of one of our ex boxers Jack Egan. We would like to send our deepest condolences to Jack’s family and friends. Fly high champ.”
Similarly, St Abban’s Kilmyshall Boxing Club also paid tribute, writing: “Everyone at St Abban’s Kilmyshall Boxing Club are saddened to hear such tragic news of the loss of Jack Egan. We would like to pass on our sincere condolences to our club secretary Lisa Egan, David, and all the family at this very sad time. Thoughts and prayers are with ye all. Rest in peace Jack. Fly high champ.”
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
Any road users who were traveling on the L4016 between 9:00pm and 9.30pm on Friday, May 8 2026 are asked to make contact with investigating Gardaí. Anyone with camera footage (including mobile phone or dash-cam) is asked to make that footage available.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on (051) 426030, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.