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Orwell Wheelers, based in south Dublin, has confirmed one of its members, Niall Kieran, died at the weekend in a cycling crash in France. Niall was on a cycling holiday with his father to coincide with the Tour de France when he left the road and sustained fatal injuries.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was aware of the Niall’s fatal crash on Sunday, after he had been on a cycling holiday in the Pyrenees. It was providing assistance to the Kieran family.
Niall was 29-years-old and from Churchtown, south Dublin. Local media in France has reported the fatal crash, when Niall went off the road into a ravine, occurred at about 8.45am in Gorges de Luz, Hautes-Pyrenees.
Orwell Wheelers also released a statement confirming Niall’s tragic death and saying all of the club was devastated and would miss such a valued member.
“It is with deep sorrow that we have to share the news of the tragic passing of clubmate Niall Kieran in a cycling accident last weekend,” it said. “Niall and his father Gerry were cycling in France.
“Those who knew Niall would be aware that he was so looking forward to this trip with his dad. Niall loved every aspect of cycling – weekend spins, racing and the social side. He was well known and loved throughout the club.
“Niall will be sorely missed by all those in the club who knew him. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences especially go out to Gerry.
“The club extends its deepest sympathies to all the extended Kieran family at this sad time.”
Stickybottle would like to extend its sympathies to Niall’s family and loved ones, and all his club mates in Orwell, after his very sad passing.
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