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06 Sept 2025

Gardaí renew appeal over fatal incident on Kildare/Laois border

Gardaí in Portlaoise are renewing their appeal to the public for information in relation to a fatal incident that occurred in a wooded area near Ballyshaneduff, Ballybrittas, County Laois on Sunday, 9th April 2023.

Portlaoise GAA star David Brown (15) tragically lost his life in the incident. 

At approximately 1.30pm, a quad bike with two males on board collided with a tree.

A Garda statement said: "Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

"Any person who was in the Ballyshaneduff area on Sunday, 9th April 2023, between 1.00pm and 2.00pm, and who may have observed a quad bike travelling in the area, is asked to contact investigating Gardaí.

"Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage, including dash cam, are asked to make this available to Gardaí.

"Any person with information in relation to this incident can contact Gardaí in Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station."

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