A grief-stricken community is rallying in support of the families of the two teenagers from Cloonfad, Co Roscommon who tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident last Friday evening.
Harry Fagan (19) and James Daniels (13) were both laid to rest this week. The two youths died after the car they were travelling in collided with a tractor in Cloonfad at around 8 pm on Friday, 27th of September.
A third boy (17) who was also in the car was taken to Mayo University Hospital in Castlebar and was said to be in a serious but stable condition. The driver of the tractor, a man in his 50s, has non-life-threatening injuries.
The accident happened on the N83 at Levallyroe, Cloonfad, near the local soccer grounds, on the Roscommon-Mayo border. A game was taking place at the pitch at the time.
The local community was plunged into grief and shock at news of the tragedy.
Local public representatives, spokespersons for sporting clubs and community leaders have all paid tribute to the deceased youths.
James Daniels of Swinefield, Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis reposed in the PJ Keane Funeral Home in Cloonfad on Monday evening. The Funeral Mass was held at St Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad on Tuesday, followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium.
James is mourned by his parents Karen and Chris, his brother Zachary, grandparents Peggy, Paul and Melanie, further relatives and many friends.
Harry Fagan of Lavalleyroe, Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis reposed at his home on Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Cloonfad took place on Wednesday, followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Harry is mourned by his parents Ger and Trish, brothers Gerard, Shane, Daniel and Dermot, grandparents Kathleen, Tom and Marion, girlfriend Kate, further relatives and many friends.
Gardaí are asking road users who may have camera footage (including dash cam) and were travelling in the area at the time of the crash to make it available to them. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096-20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.
