Two die after car hits tree

Two men died yesterday morning when their car hit a tree at Parkmore, on the Callan Road, about two miles from Kilkenny city

Two men died yesterday morning when their car hit a tree at Parkmore, on the Callan Road, about two miles from Kilkenny city. Mr John Paul Ramsbottom (18), of Kyle, Cuffesgrange, died instantly. Mr Laurence Healy (19), of Laurel Grove, Loughboy, Kilkenny city, died in hospital.

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