'He was just a great kid...It’s a sad day': Tributes paid to talented boxer and father-to-be Kevin Sheehy

Gardaí investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Limerick in which promising young boxer Kevin Sheehy was killed, have appealed for calm.

Garda sources said that, as part of several lines of inquiry, they were investigating if Kevin Sheehy, (20), from John Carew Park, Limerick, was specifically targeted. they also confirm they are monitoring all airports and ferry ports in the hunt for the hit-and-run driver.