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Sunday World
11 hours ago
- Sunday World
Funeral details announced for teenager (17) killed in horse tragedy in Co Kerry
The teenager has been named locally as Isabelle O'Callaghan The funeral details have been announced for a teenager who died tragically in a horse-riding accident in Killarney on Thursday. The teenager has been named locally as Isabelle O'Callaghan (17) from Rockfield, Tralee Road, Killarney in County Kerry. The accident is understood to have occurred at her home just outside Killarney town on the main Tralee Road at Rockfield. Locals said that Isabelle who was a pupil at St Brigid's school in Killarney loved horses and was a member of Kingdom Pony Club. Paying tribute one of her teachers wrote ''Isabelle was quiet yet determined, with the most gorgeous smile and a wonderful sense of humour. "She had such a bright future ahead of her, and it is a profound sorrow that she will never get the chance to fulfil. My class will fell her absence deeply, but she will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Isabelle, being your teacher was such a privilege''. Local priest Fr Kieran O'Brien said the community was numb with the tragedy. He added "We have heard she was an outstanding individual who loved horses and it was a freak accident that claimed her life dong what she loved.' Paula Silles whose son Luke drowned in a swimming tragedy in Tralee last month said ''such heart-breaking news. May that beautiful young girl rest in peace. We feel their pain having lost our amazing son a few weeks ago in a tragic accident. Sending our love''. Isabelle is survived by her parents Eamon and Deirdre and brother James. Her remains will repose at O'Shea's Funeral Home, Killarney this Sunday the 29th of June from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Funeral arriving at St. Mary's Cathedral, Killarney on Monday morning at 11:45am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery. Isabelle O'Callaghan News in 90 Seconds - June 28th
Sunday World
a day ago
- Sunday World
Sadness in Kerry at death of teenager (17) in horse-riding accident
It is believed the 17-year girl was horse-riding when the accident occurred on Thursday evening There is wide-spread shock and sadness in Kerry following the news that a teenager has died in a tragic accident. The accident is understood to have occurred at her home just outside Killarney town on the main Tralee road at Rockfield. The teenager has been named locally as Isabel O'Callaghan, a teenager at St Brigid's Secondary School in Killarney. The late Isabelle O'Callaghan News in 90 Seconds - June 27th It is believed the 17-year girl was horse-riding when the accident occurred on Thursday evening. Fr Kieran O'Brien said the entire community is shocked at the death of a such a young person whose life was cut short 'doing something she loved'. "We have heard she was an outstanding individual who loved horse and it was a freak accident that claimed her life dong what she loved doing.' "We offer our prayers and support to the family at this difficult time and to her fellow teenagers,' he said. The family are well known in business in the town of Killarney as the owners of Killarney Coaches. Cathaoirleach of Killarney Municipal District Cllr Martin Grady said the news is devastating. "It is an awful tragedy. There are no words,' he said. He said Isabel has a great passion for horses and she was doing what she loved most when the accident occurred. Local councillors also offered their condolences to the O'Callaghan family at this morning's Municipal District Meeting. The HSA is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation.
