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Funeral of 13-year-old Cloonfad crash victim takes place today

Oct 1, 2024 07:36 By Eoghan Murphy
Funeral of 13-year-old Cloonfad crash victim takes place today
James Daniels was only 13 years old, and was due to turn 14 in December
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James Daniels and Harry Fagan died when the car they were travelling in collided with a tractor at Lavalleyroe, Cloonfad, on Friday evening.

The funeral of one of the teenagers who lost their life in a road crash on Roscommon-Mayo border is to take place later today.

James Daniels and Harry Fagan died when the car they were travelling in collided with a tractor at Lavalleyroe, Cloonfad, on Friday evening.

James, who is from Swinefield, Cloonfad, Co Roscommon, was just 13 years old.

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His funeral mass will take place in St Patrick's Church, Cloonfad at 12 noon followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 4pm.

Tributes have been pouring in over the past few days for the popular teenager including from his local soccer club, Cloonfad United, where he played for the Under-14 team.

Meanwhile, the funeral of 19-year-old Harry Fagan, will also take place in St. Patrick's Church, Cloonfad, on Wednesday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Cloonfad Cemetery.

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Ballyhaunis Community School, which James and Harry attended, have also been paying tribute to the teenagers.

In a post on Facebook, they say James and Harry had bright personalities and their presence greatly enhanced the school community.

A 17-year-old boy who was seriously injured in the crash is said to be doing well at this time.

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