Service to remember delivery driver who died when car skidded into canal in Kildare

Efforts are made to hoist the car from the Canal in Kildare and (right) the late Jason Hallahanplaceholder image
Efforts are made to hoist the car from the Canal in Kildare and (right) the late Jason Hallahan

David Hallahan died when his car entered the water of the Grand Canal near Kilmeague

A memorial service will take place on Monday for a man who died when his car entered the Grand Canal near Kilmeague on December 22.placeholder image
A memorial service will take place on Monday for a man who died when his car entered the Grand Canal near Kilmeague on December 22.

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.placeholder image
The incident happened at Grangeclare West, Kilmeague at around 8pm.

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.

A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Monday, December 30 in Newlands Cross Crematorium Chapel at 2:30pm, followed by cremation.

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.

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