Colette, Paudie Palmer’s wife, and their children Claire and Emily are in sorrow over his passing. Find out more about the broadcaster of sports’ family.
Gaelic sports pundit Paudie Palmer lost his ten-day fight for life after being involved in a car accident on Christmas. Tributes have come in for him.
After the accident outside of Innishannon in west Cork on December 29, Mr. Palmer was in critical condition when he passed away at Cork University Hospital (CUH).
Following the incident, a Ukrainian national was brought before Bandon District Court on four charges, including a hit-and-run offense.
Who Is Colette, the Wife of Paudie Palmer? Details About Daughters’ Families
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Paudie Palmer, who was born in Templenoe, Kerry, is survived by his wife Colette, children Claire and Emily, as well as other relatives.
Along with his immediate family, a large network of acquaintances, and his three brothers Denis, John, and Richie, he also leaves behind his grandson Lucas.
Mr. Palmer was also related to Claudine Keane, a former model who is now married to former football player and Irish football coach Robbie Keane.
Claudine, who is also Mr. Palmer’s goddaughter, was his brother Denis’s child.
In a moving social media message, she urged people to pray for her uncle throughout the Christmas season.
The passing of Mr. Palmer came as a shock to the Keane family, who had just lately experienced the loss of Bernadette Keane, Robbie Keane’s grandmother, in Dublin.
Anne, the mother of the football player, passed away in October after a protracted fight with lung cancer. He praised his late mother, calling her “the rock of the family.”
Mr. Palmer was a well-liked broadcaster in Cork and was well-known for his sports broadcasts on C103FM. He also served as a teacher in Bandon.
His death, according to Kieran McGeary, director of C103FM/96FM, was a tremendous loss for the media and the sports world.
Paudie Palmer’s Pre-Death Net Worth
It is not possible to find Paudie Palmer’s net worth online. She is a retired teacher and sportscaster.
The 65-year-old Mr. Palmer was a well-known sportscaster for 96FM and C103 in Cork.
He was a native of County Kerry and had spent more than 40 years as a teacher at Bandon’s St. Brogan’s Community School.
In Co. Cork, Mr. Palmer was hurt in a hit-and-run accident and later passed away while receiving medical attention.
On December 29, 2022, a car struck him at Dunkereen Crossroads close to Innishannon, leaving him with grave injuries.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin said that Mr. Palmer was “part of everyone’s lives in Cork for many years, particularly those of us involved in sport and Gaelic games.”
He also said how many people like his game commentary since he had such great insights into the game.
For the death of Paudie Palmer, an arrest has been made
On December 29, a 33-year-old Ukrainian male was seen in court in relation to the hit-and-run that occurred in Innishannon.
On January 19, 2023, Bohdan Bezverkhyi, 33, is scheduled to return to Bandon District Court.
Recently, the suspect was remanded in detention on suspicion of the offenses connected to the West Cork event that resulted in Paudie Palmer’s death.
Bezverkhyi, who has a residence at Ragsdale House in Ballinhassig, was accused of neglecting to help the wounded Party, filing a complaint about the event, and stopping and remaining in his car at the spot.
He apparently turned himself up at 2:52 p.m. on December 30 and has since apologized to the police for what had happened.
According to Det Garda O’Donnell, Mr. Bezverkhyi made a number of confessions. He admitted guilt to a few of the accusations.
“I sincerely apologize for what occurred. I have no apologies. According to reports, Bezverkhyi replied, “I’m sorry for what I did.
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