Tributes are pouring in for Tom Lynam, who died on Monday.
The victim of a single vehicle collision in Westmeath earlier this week is being laid to rest today.
Tom Lynam died while driving his tractor on the Mullingar Road in Kilbeggan last Monday morning.
He's being laid to rest in the Relic Cemetery, Kilbeggan after funeral mass in St. James' Church at 10 o'clock this morning.
General manager of Kilbeggan Racecourse and life long friend, Paddy Dunican says Tom had a huge impact on the area:
Funeral mass for Tom will take place in St. James' Church, Kilbeggan at 10 o'clock, after which he will be laid to rest in the local Relic Cemetery.
Friends and neighbours are welcome to stand along the route to the church and cemetery, while following social distancing rules.
Numbers are restricted in the church. Those who would have liked to attend can vie the Mass live on the Kilbeggan Parish webcam.
He's predeceased by his mother Kathleen, father Lockie and brother-in-law Seamus.
He's survived by his brother PJ, sisters Mary (Daly) and Eileen (Robbins), sister-in-law Dolores, brother-in-law Sean, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, godchildren, aunt, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
RSA Urges People To Cut Back Hedgerows
Republic Of Ireland To Face Israel In Nations League
Ireland’s First European Space Agency Launches in Westmeath
High Court To Hear Fair Trial Challenge In Alleged Mosque Plot Case
Westmeath Research Firm Launch SME Digital Transformation Programme
Midlands Braced For Freezing Conditions As Temperatures Set To Drop
Man In His 20s To Appear In Court Over Alleged Crime Gang Activity
Ryanair Chief Warns US Could Block Aer Lingus Flights Over Airport Cap
Gardaí Suspect Dublin Crime Gang Member Over Midlands Double Stabbing
Midlands Trails Behind On IDA Employment Numbers
Minister For National Drugs Strategy Pledges Gardai Drug Specialists
Offaly Chef Criticises Government School Lunches
Offaly GAA Club Hosting Drive-In Bingo This Weekend
Laois County Council Launch Bat Lovers Group
Argentine Ambassador To Visit Westmeath Library
Westmeath Children's Charity Awarded For Sustainability
Longford-Westmeath TD Condemns Explicit AI Images
Westmeath Matchmaker Shares Top Valentines Day Tips
Farmer Concerns Mount Over Slurry Storage Capacity