He would go into town, and Talbot Street and North Earl Street were where he would spend time. Talbot Street and North Earl Street were where he would go. The vehicle involved – a Bus Éireann double-decker – has been removed from the scene, and the pedestrianised North Earl Street reopened. The bus crashed into pedestrians as it came off the junction of Talbot Street and Marlborough Street, on to the beginning of the pedestrianised area. "On behalf of everyone at Bus Éireann, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, and our thoughts are with all those affected at this very difficult time."

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2026 14:32 UTC