Irishmen die in Australian crash

Two Irishmen were killed in a car crash in Australia on Sunday night

Two Irishmen were killed in a car crash in Australia on Sunday night. Mr Alan Kilroy (36), and Mr John Dwane (34), both of Tullamore, Co Offaly, died when the car in which they were passengers collided with a lamp post. The accident, which occurred in the Belfield area of Sydney, also claimed the life of Mr Bill Glacken, an Australian. Mr Willie Crawford, from Tyrone survived the crash. Mr Kilroy, was originally from High Street, while Mr Dwane, was from the Pearse Park area of the town.

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