RIP: 'Gone too soon' - Beloved Carlow father of four dies following tragic accident


Beloved husband and father of four from Carlow has tragically died following a road collision
A man has tragically died following a collision in Carlow on the Bank Holiday weekend last.
The motorcyclist in his 40s has been named locally as Darell Nolan from Carlow and Boleybawn, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow.
He died tragically on Sunday last, 2nd August 2026 and tributes have poured in from people who knew and loved him.
Darell is sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Sarah, children Ashlee, Daragh, Sorcha and Miss Evie, mother Catherine, father Patrick, stepmother Karen, sisters Jackie, Crystle and Louise, parents-in-law Seamus and Mabel (Curran), nanny Bridget (Nolan), aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews.
Also missed deeply by The Kilkenny Biker Club, neighbours, colleagues in Scratnagh Developments and many friends.
Messages have poured in on RIP.ie following the tragic news, one mourner said: “My sincere sympathies to Sarah, Ashlee, Daragh, Sorcha, Miss Evie & extended families, on the sudden passing of Darell.
“A shocking and devastating loss for you all. May you find the strength to get you through the coming days, weeks and months ahead. I pray you find comfort remembering all the precious memories you shared together.
“Thinking of you all at this heartbreaking time. Rest easy Darell, gone too soon”.
Another person said: “There are no words, absolutely heartbroken for Sarah, your kids and everyone who knew Darell. A life taken way too early. Rest in peace Darell”.