Martin (Mattie) Canavan died on Friday, October 31 after being struck by a car on the N83 at Peake on the Tuam Road in Loughgeorge at around 11.30pm.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
His body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Galway for post-mortem examination.
The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was brought to hospital for assessment on non-life-threatening injuries.
The road was closed following the accident for technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact them and are asking anyone with dash-cam footage to make it available.
Mr Canavan’s death notice states that he is pre-deceased by his parents Willie and Mary, his Infant brother and sister Gerard and Mary and his brothers Joe and Mickey.
He is deeply regretted by his loving family, his brothers Johnny and Tom, his sisters-in-law Mary, Delia and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews Lorrane, Niall, Joanne, Nicola, Eunan and Lynn, his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Following his death, tributes and condolences to Mr Canavan have been posted online, including from locals in social media community group Claregalway Info, with comments describing him as a “pure gentleman” and a “lovely man”.
One mourner on RIP.ie said: “Growing up he was my hero. Always bringing me to hurling and football matches.
“When I was an adult, he would call most days to see did I need help with any jobs but we would spend more time talking than working. Mattie, you were someone truly special and I will always cherish all the happy memories I have of you. Rest in peace.”
Another said: “The village is without a wonderful, and knowledgeable man. From sport to everyday chat, [he was] not short of a word.
“He was a great neighbour and to many who were lucky enough, a great friend,” they added.
Mr Canavan’s remains will repose at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, November 4 from 5pm, with removal at 7pm to the adjoining church.
His funeral mass will take place on Wednesday, November 5 at 11am in St. Brendan’s Church Corrandulla, with burial afterwards in Cregg Cemetery.