RIP: Heartbreaking update from gardaí as body is found in search for missing man
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05 Feb 2026
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05 Feb 2026
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Main Street in Abbeyleix. Photo: Google Maps
Laois gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Main Street, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois on Wednesday January 28.
The collision involving a car and a male pedestrian, aged in his 70s, occurred at approximately 7pm.
The pedestrian was taken to Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore where he was later pronounced deceased.
No other injuries were reported.
Gardaí are renewing their appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them.
Any road users, who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026 are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Abbeyleix Garda Station on (057) 8730580, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
The pedestrian who sadly lost his life has been named as Tony Kavanagh, with Abbeyleix locals left in shock following his sad passing. Read tributes to Mr Kavanagh's life here.
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