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19-year-old killed in double road tragedy in Cloonfad to be laid to rest today

Oct 2, 2024 07:21 By Eoghan Murphy
19-year-old killed in double road tragedy in Cloonfad to be laid to rest today
Harry Fagan's funeral takes place in Cloonfad today
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This collision has left the west Roscommon and surrounding region reeling in shock and despair.

The funeral is taking place today of the 19-year-old man who died in a double road tragedy on the Roscommon/Mayo border.

A 13-year-old boy was also killed in the crash in Cloonfad.

This collision has left the west Roscommon and surrounding region reeling in shock and despair.

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It happened last Friday evening at around 8 o'clock beside Cloonfad United Football Club, just outside the village of Cloonfad.

A tractor and a car collided - leading to the death of 19-year-old Harry Fagan and 13-year-old James Daniels, who are both locals.

James's funeral Mass took place in St Patrick's Church in Cloonfad yesterday, where his mother, Karen, spoke emotionally about her beloved son.

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She described him as 'a whirlwind of uncontrollable exuberance'.

Today, Harry's funeral Mass takes place in the same church at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Cloonfad Cemetery.

 

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