THE heartbroken family of a young cyclist killed in a Dublin road crash while on her way to work have paid devastating tribute.
Greta Price-Martin, 22, was killed after her bike was involved in a collision with a truck at around 8am on Wednesday morning in Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin.
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The cyclist was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital where she later passed away from her injuries.
The Louth native’s grieving family said the young woman had “everything ahead of her” before the horrific tragedy.
Greta’s death noticed reads: “Greta Price-Martin of Templetown, Cooley, Co Louth, and Dún Laoghaire, aged 22, at St Vincent’s Hospital following a terrible accident.
“Deeply missed by her devastated sister Ruth, brothers Jack and Louis, partner Charlie, and her parents, Breffni and Vanessa, grandmother, aunts, uncles, cousins and wider family and friends.
“Greta had just finished her first year at IADT and just started her first job in film production, with everything ahead of her, when she was struck down cycling to work on April 24 2024.
“She will live on in the hearts and minds of her many family and friends.”
Greta’s funeral details will be confirmed in the coming days, her family said.
They added: “Our deepest thanks to the staff at St Vincent’s who did their best.”
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Tributes have been pouring in for the Louth woman, with many recalling her “creativity and brilliance”.
Robyn Maguire, IADT Admissions Officer, said: “My Deepest Condolences to Greta’s parents Breffni and Vanessa, her siblings Ruth, Jack and Louis and her partner Charlie.
“Although her time in IADT was cut tragically short, it’s clear she has made a significant impact amongst her classmates and the staff here in IADT.
“She will be dearly missed and her creativity and brilliance will not be forgotten.”
Another said: “My deepest condolences to Greta’s family and friends. Greta was such a lovely, easygoing girl who shared aspirations of becoming a video editor and walking the Camino in the summer.
“I’m saddened that I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know her better during our short time working together. Rest in peace.”
A third added: “Absolutely devastated to hear about Greta’s untimely death, such a wonderful young bright girl with a smile that would light up any room.
“Our hearts are breaking, and our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this extremely distressing time. Sending you love and support.”
While a fourth noted: “Greta was a great friend and a remarkable individual; always good for a laugh as well as a wonderful filmmaker and a genuinely sweet person.
“Class won’t be the same without her and I’ll miss her dearly. My sincerest condolences to her family and Charlie.”
Vanessa Gildea, Head of The National Film School, IADT wrote: “To Greta’s parents Breffni and Vanessa, and to her brothers Jack & Louis, sister Ruth, partner Charlie, grandparents, extended family and friends; words cannot express our sadness, shock and heartbreak at Greta’s passing, and at the loss of a much valued and cherished student and friend.
“We will miss her desperately, she was bright and brilliant. Sending you heartfelt condolences at this terrible time of grief, from all the staff and students of The National Film School IADT.”
Gardai have urged anyone with information on the collision to come forward.
A spokesman said: “Gardai are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.
“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area are asked to make this footage available to GardaÃ.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Dun Laoghaire Garda Station on 01 666 5000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.”
