Kerry psychiatrist dies after being struck by car

One of the country’s best-known psychiatrists, who was also a talented musician and singer, has died a short time after being struck by a car while out walking.

Dr Louis O’Carroll from Listowel had been walking when he was struck by a car on Friday night.

Despite the impact, the driver of the car, who came forward to gardaí following an appeal, said that immediately after the incident Dr O’Carroll told her that he was not badly hurt.