Young woman killed in Limerick hit-and-run had given birth to first child just three weeks ago

The driver of what is believed to have been a silver Ford Transit van did not stop to give assistance or contact emergency services, and fled the scene.

As Ms Sheridan's family and friends tried to come to terms with her sudden death, Gardaí continued to search for the silver Ford Transit and its driver.

Local Fine Gael councillor Adam Teskey said, 'I know the family personally, they are extremely well-respected people in the Rathkeale community, and we are in complete and utter shock at this devastation...'

Friends of the dead woman paid tribute to Ms Sheridan, describing her as a 'beautiful, intelligent young lady' and expressing deep sorrow for her untimely death.

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