The late Seamus ‘Seamie’ McCormack.

Tributes have been paid to a 28-year-old man who was tragically killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Athlone in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Seamus ‘Seamie’ McCormack from Altown, Garrycastle, and Ballymore, lost his life in the crash which occurred at approximately 2.20 a.m. in the vicinity of Kilmartin’s Roundabout on Athlone’s Dublin Road.

Garrycastle GAA Club said it was “very saddened to hear of the tragic passing of Seamie McCormack, former player and dedicated club supporter” before extending its condolences to his family and friends.

The late Mr McCormack had also been involved in equestrian activities. In a tribute, Pony Racing Ireland described him as “such a wonderful young man, and great character, with a love for all close to him.”

The 28-year-old is survived and sadly missed by his loving fiancée Veronica Molloy, daughter Vaida, parents Eamon and Geraldine, brothers Edward, Ronan, Darragh, and sisters Nicola and Colleen.

His untimely passing is also mourned by Veronica’s parents Eddie and Carmel (Molloy), nephews, Eoghan, Kian and Callum, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins,

Mr McCormack’s remains will be reposing at his residence from this Friday (tomorrow) between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m..

The funeral Mass will take place in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan, on Saturday at 10.30 a.m., and will be followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

May he Rest In Peace.