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The Kerryman11-08-05
John Quinlan from Ballyrickard was killed when his bicycle was involved in a collision with a car at Farran Cross just outside Macroom shortly after 8pm on Monday night. Mr Quinlan is the third person to die at the cross in five years and residents claim the NRA has not taken enough action to make the road safe.
Mr Quinlan, a 30-year-old accountant, had been living at The Close, Coolroe Meadows in Ballincollig for several years while working with a computer firm in Cork City. He was cycling from Macroom in the direction of Cork City when he was struck by a car travelling in the same direction. The tragic crash accident occurred close to roadworks at the notorious accident blackspot. Mr Quinlan was pronounced dead at the scene and his remains were taken to Cork University Hospital. A spokesman for Macroom Gardaí described the tragedy as a freak accident.

Macroom gardaí have begun an investigation into the incident and they have interviewed both occupants of the car involved in the accident. A file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

John Quinlan is survived by parents Tommy and Aine, who live in Ballyrickard, his two sisters Maura and Noreen and brother Thomas. A family friend said the Quinlan family were devastated by their loss. They are being comforted by relatives and friends at the family home. The removal service was to take place from Gleasure’s Funeral home in Tralee this Thursday at 6 pm before requiem mass in St John’s at 11.15am on Friday. Mr Quinlan will be buried at Rath cemetery.