Stephen Mooney was hit by a loose crane on the Clonbullogue to Edenderry road.
An Offaly man who lost his life in a crash in the county yesterday is being remembered as a "kind, gent of a man who would do anything for anyone".
Stephen Mooney was killed on the Clonbullogue to Edenderry Road after the van he was driving was hit by a crane which came loose from a truck.
The road has since been re-opened after a technical examination of the scene.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
John McNamee is the Chairperson of Derry Rovers in Edenderry and a family friend, he says you could always rely on Stephen:
Mr Mooney was a keen boxer in his youth.
Liam Brereton from Edenderry Boxing Club says none came tougher than Stephen:
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