The town of Clonmel is “devastated” following the tragic deaths of four young people last night, according to a local school chaplain.
A man in his early 20s and three teenage girls died in a single-vehicle road crash just outside the Tipperary town last night.
The three girls had just received their Leaving Cert results and were on their way to celebrate with friends when the crash happened.C.B.S High School Clonmel Chaplain Father Michael Toomey, who was at the scene of the crash last night, said the “whole town is affected by this”.“Last night was meant to be a night of great celebration for the Leaving Cert students, but now the tragedy has rippled through the whole community.
“For young lives, so full of possibility, to be cut short in this way is truly devastating and heartbreaking.Education Minister Norma Foley said she was “saddened beyond measure” to learn of the crash.“I know this morning that staff, students, parents and guardians will be united in their grief and utter devastation at this tragic and sudden loss of life.”Main image: The scene of the road crash in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, where four young people died, 26/08/2023. Image: Aoife Kearns for Newstalk.
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