A serving garda has been suspended after it emerged their vehicle was involved in the collision
Mr McEneaney , a well-known GAA coach from the Drogheda area, was pronounced dead at the scene after been struck by a vehicle at around 2.30am on Sunday morning.Mr McEneaney was returning from an evening socialising with friends when he was struck. He was close to his home by Rathmullen Road in Drogheda when the collision occurred.
“Just a brilliant, brilliant guy. He only married his wife Grace four or five years ago. It’s a huge tragedy. He was just out for a view pints and was walking home of a weekend,” Mr Power said on Monday. “Heartbroken is an understatement.” Gardaí and the Garda Ombudsman Commission have opened parallel investigations in the death and both agencies have appealed for witnesses.
“Gsoc would like to speak to any witnesses who observed any incident, activity or interactions at this time and location. Gsoc would also welcome the provision of any CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage witnesses may have captured,” the commission said in a statement.Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda station on 041-987-4200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda station.
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