Mr Hanly was known for his long career presenting Morning Ireland as well as his television interviews with writers and poets on Hanly’s People.

The man has been named locally as Colm Lynch O’Sullivan (22) of Cloncourse, Ballaghmore, Laois. He was originally from Roscrea in Co Tipperary.

President Michael D Higgins led tributes to Garda Kevin Flatley, who died after being hit by a motorbike at a speed checkpoint.

Jack O’Donoghue, (33), Askeaton, Co Limerick, died when his motorcycle left the N69 at Cloonreask, Askeaton, shortly before 8pm, Wednesday.

The actor, known for playing Neil on the UK comedy show, said he used to memorise Matthew Perry’s ‘speech patterns’ as Chandler Bing on Friends.