Clonakilty crash victim remembered as a 'true gentleman'

Olivia Kelleher

A 55 year old man who died in a single vehicle crash in Clonakilty, Co Cork, on Tuesday has been named locally as pub worker Marco Christian Da Costa.

Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to an accident on the N71 in Clonakilty town at 12:15am on Tuesday.

Mr Da Costa, who was the driver and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced dead at the scene. His car had hit a wall.

The body of the deceased was removed to Cork University Hospital for a postmortem examination.

Marco was a popular employee at the Courtyard Bar in Clonakilty. In a post on social media, management at the bar said that they were “devastated” at the passing of their treasured member of staff.

“Marco started work at the Courtyard last year and made many friends along the way with his charming personality.

"Our sympathies go out to Marco’s work colleagues, friends & family especially his little girl Stella and his great friends Lynne & Rob.

"Thank you to everyone for reaching out to us today to offer their support.

"Marco was a true gentleman and we will miss him dearly.”

Meanwhile, gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between midnight and 12:30am today are asked to make this footage available to investigating officers.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Clonakilty Garda Station on 023 882 1570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.