Irishman killed in Australia road accident named

A Sligo man who died after being knocked down in Melbourne, Australia, has today been named as Paul Rennick.

He was from the Greenfort Estate in Sligo Town and is understood to have been in his 30s.

It is thought that he moved to Australia in November.

His family was informed this morning that he died after being knocked down while walking on a dual carriageway.

He is survived by his father Tony and his sister and two brothers.