Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway has opened books of condolence for the four young people who tragically lost their lives in a road traffic accident in County Tipperary.
“This tragedy has affected everyone, and we are devastated by the loss of Luke and Grace McSweeney, Zoey Coffey and Nicole Murphy, who had their whole lives ahead of them," he said.
“What should have been a night to celebrate their Leaving Cert results and mark the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives, ended in unimaginable tragedy. The sense of shock and numbness has reverberated through the whole country, and we are united in grief with the people of Clonmel and County Tipperary."
He added: “To their families, classmates, friends, school community, and to the whole community, I, on behalf of the people of Waterford City and County extend my deepest sympathies. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha dílse."
The books of condolence are available for members of the public to sign at:
- City Hall, The Mall, Waterford (X91 PK15) from 9.30am-1pm and 2pm-4pm
- Civic Office, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford (X35 Y326) from 9.30am-1pm and 2pm–4pm
An online Book of Condolence is available at https://bit.ly/ClonmelTragedy-RIP
All messages of sympathy will be sent to the McSweeney, Coffey and Murphy families.
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