Service for tragic dad whose car entered Canal at Kilmeague

A memorial service takes place today (Monday December 30) for a man who died when his car entered the Grand Canal near Kilmeague on December 22.

A Celebration of Life Service takes place in Newlands Cross Crematorium Chapel at 2.30pm, followed by cremation.

Delivery driver Jason Hallahan, aged in his 40s, of Prosperous and Clondalkin, was taken from the water and treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident happened at Grangeclare West, Kilmeague at around 8pm on December 22.

The Suzuki Swift vehicle was later removed from the canal with the assistance of Garda divers.

Mr Hallahan is deeply regretted by his loving daughter Evelyn, partner Sharon, mother Patricia, father Seamus, uncles, aunts, cousins and a large circle of friends.

The family requested that donations if desired be made to the Irish Cancer Society.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone with video footage (including motorists with dash-cam), from the area at the time, to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.

The Celebration of Life Service can be viewed live at: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/newlands-cross/chapel-webstream.html

For all enquiries, please contact Oliver Reilly Funeral Directors on (045) 868230.