Grandmother who died in County Limerick collision named locally

A WOMAN in her 70s who died in a two-vehicle collision in Templeglantine, in County Limerick, has been named locally as Hilda Jackson. 

The collision happened in Templeglantine West just before noon, at 11.50am, on Saturday last (October 18), near a junction on the main N21 road to Abbeyfeale. 

It’s understood she was crossing the N21 at the junction by the Devon Road Cross, which has been flagged by local councillors a number of times at council meetings, as being in need of traffic calming measures. 

Following the collision, Mrs Jackson was taken to University Hospital Limerick, where she was pronounced dead.

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A passenger in the other car, another woman also in her 70s was taken to University Hospital Kerry, with injuries, which were not believed to be life-threatening. 

Described as being a really active member of the community in Tournafulla, where she lived for more than 25 years, Mrs Jackson will be dearly missed by all who knew her. 

She moved to Tournafulla 26 years ago from Shannon, with her husband Michael, who passed away in August, 2014. 

A friend of Mrs Jackson told Limerick Live: “She was very much part of the community.”

She volunteered at the Tournafulla community shop and was always a friendly face in the village. 

Mrs Jackson is survived by her daughter Linda, son Declan and grandchildren, as well as a wide circle of extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Gardaí continue to appeal to anyone who was travelling in the area between 11am and noon on Saturday, or who might have dash-cam footage, to contact them. 

Anyone with any information can contact Bruff garda station on 061 382940, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station. 

May she rest in peace.