The collision occurred on Roscrea / Shinrone road yesterday.
The 85 year old man who died after being struck by a car in Offaly yesterday has been named locally.
John 'Johnny' Hoolan from Dunkerrin was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred on Roscrea / Shinrone road in the Mountheaton area between 5:30 and 6pm.
His funeral mass will take place in St. Mary's Church, Dunkerrin on Monday at 12 noon.
Photo credit: RIP.ie
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