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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Mother and daughter, six, are killed after horror crash involving car and a van
A mother and daughter, six, died after a horror crash involving a car and a van in Co Donegal, Ireland. They have been named locally as Natalie McLaughlin and daughter, Ella. The little girl died in the collision, which occurred on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday evening. Her mother, aged in her 20s, was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry following the crash and was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, where she died on Thursday evening. A man in his 30s and another girl, who was a rear seat passenger in the car, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at hospitals in Northern Ireland. Mark Durkan, the Social Democratic and Labour Party leader for Foyle, said that Ms McLaughlin was 'well known and respected in the area'. In a social media post alongside a photograph of the mother and daughter, he said: 'This is the beautiful young mum and daughter, Natalie and Ella McLaughlin, who were tragically killed in a collision near their home in Carndonagh on Wednesday night. 'Natalie was a nurse in a local doctor's surgery and was well known and respected in the area. 'Wee Ella was just six. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this terrible tragedy.' Fianna Fail councillor Martin McDermott told the BBC that people locally were finding it difficult to 'comprehend what has happened'. He said: 'This is a young mother and a young child, it has a real effect on people, on the community, people just don't know what to say. 'Everybody's life in that circle is changed forevermore.' He added: 'It has been very, very difficult over the last couple of days, it will be difficult over the next number of days, over the weeks and months ahead particularly for the families involved.' An Garda Siochana is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. A spokesperson said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam, and were travelling in the area between 6pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday July 2, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda station at 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
The Independent
07-07-2025
- The Independent
Deaths of mother and daughter in road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy'
The deaths of a mother and her six-year-old daughter in a crash in Co Donegal are an 'unspeakable tragedy' that have brought pain to an entire community, their joint funeral has heard. Nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter Ella were fatally injured in a collision between their car and a van on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on the Inishowen peninsula on last Wednesday evening. Ms McLaughlin's partner Tyrone and their 18-month-old daughter Rhea-Rose sustained serious injuries in the crash. No other injuries were reported. Funeral mass was held for the mother and daughter in the Sacred Heart Church in their hometown of Carndonagh on Monday. Ahead of the service, people lined the streets as their two white coffins were carried through the town toward the church followed by a large crowd of mourners. As the cortege approached the church, young children from St Patrick's Girls National School, where Ella was a pupil, stood together on either side of the road as the coffins passed by. During the service, parish priest Con McLaughlin told mourners the crash had revived memories of other devastating road collisions in Co Donegal in recent years. 'The grey sky was a fitting backdrop for the arrival of Natalie McLaughlin's remains to her home in Church Road,' he said. 'The silence was only broken by the sound of the feet of those carrying her coffin. Natalie was now joining her little daughter. Ella's remains had come home earlier, and the silence said it all – an unspeakable tragedy and a pain felt throughout the whole community.' He added: 'The pain is felt not only in Carndonagh but also throughout Inishowen and further afield, because it revives painful memories of all too many similar tragedies that have taken place throughout this region. 'For me, personally, the scene revived memories of when I ministered in Buncrana, and during my time there there was a series of multiple fatalities in car accidents. 'How much more will this tragedy revive similar memories in so many people. I spoke to Natalie's parents and just one comment was forthcoming, Natalie's mother (Joanne) said, 'well, at least the only consolation I have is now that they are together'. 'Two young lives taken – no-one has the answer.' Ms McLaughlin's nurse's uniform was placed in front of the altar during the service, as were toys belonging to Ella. At the close of the service, family members paid tribute to Ms McLaughlin and her daughter. Ms McLaughlin's brother Tiarnan said the nurse was always putting everyone before herself. 'When you asked Nat for help you already knew the answer – 'yes',' he said. 'She was just that loving and thoughtful. When Nat asked 'how are you?' you can see how much she genuinely cared for your answer. As a mother, she took care of two beautiful children who were always reminded that they were the most loved in the world. Natalie would always make you feel loved for even small things like telling you off for not doing the right thing for yourself and always making time, even if she doesn't have it, to check up with you and see what she can support you with. 'Natalie loved her job. She was an amazing nurse, which is no wonder – such a kind, caring, loving, vibrant young woman who would make anyone feel welcome with her smile and her soft spoken nature. You always hear people rave about the excellent care and compassion Natalie would give. 'I know you are listening Nat, you know how much everyone loves you – love you Nat.' Ms McLaughlin's sister Lara said it was hard to remember what life was like before her niece Ella was born. 'She's the light of our lives, the centre of our entire world,' she told the church. 'For a girl so young, there was absolutely no doubt she was entirely sure of who she was, so outgoing and so intelligent. She lived such a full life in her very short six years. Her most recent holiday to Portugal, just two weeks ago, she learned how to swim, play chess and do magic tricks. Our perfect, crazy girl with her cheeky little face and sassy attitude, it was easy for Ella to leave a lasting impression on everyone that she met. 'For the last six years, we have been kept completely entertained and happily on our toes. Ella possesses the biggest, craziest personality and the sweetest soul. Every emotion with Ella was heightened and so pure. She had the ability to love so intensely from tight cuddles and showers of kisses to finding love notes she'd placed all around the house. 'We will love and miss you, Ella, every second of every day, forever.' After the service, the remains of the mother and daughter were taken onward for burial in the church's adjoining cemetery.
Irish Times
07-07-2025
- Irish Times
‘Only consolation' from deaths of Donegal mother and daughter is they are together, funeral hears
Side by side, the white coffins of mother and daughter Natalie (27) and Ella McLaughlin (six) sat at the altar of the Church of the Sacred Heart in Carndonagh for their funeral Mass. The congregation heard of Natalie's caring ways, and how she made sure her children knew they were the 'most loved in the world'. Tributes to Ella celebrated a bubbly and entertaining girl who 'lived such a full life in a very short six years'. Amidst their grief, the 'only consolation' that Natalie's family has from the tragedy is that they are now together. READ MORE Ella died at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the Glentogher Road, just outside Carndonagh, Co Donegal on July 2nd. The following day, Natalie, who worked as a nurse in a Carndonagh doctor's surgery died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Ella McLaughlin (6) and her mother Natalie were both killed in a car crash near Carndonagh, Co Donegal. Photograph: Joe Boland Hundreds lined the streets of Carndonagh town centre as the beloved mother and daughter's funeral cortege made its way to the church. Local schools and sports clubs from across the town stood out in solidarity and shops pulled their blinds in a mark of respect. Only two of the car's occupants survived the crash. At the funeral Mass, prayers were said for the speedy recovery of Natalie's partner Tyrone Irwin, who is in Altnagelvin Hospital and Rhea-Rose, who is 18 months old and continues to be treated at the Royal Victoria Hospital. The young family had enjoyed a holiday to Portugal just two weeks ago. Parish priest Fr Con McLaughlin said the pain of the tragedy has been felt throughout the whole community. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire He recounted the day that Natalie, Tyrone and the children began a journey in their red Opel Corsa, a trip that 'would be a journey which was to rob them of their young lives'. Fr McLaughlin said: 'The pain is felt not only in Carndonagh, but also throughout our Inishowen and further afield because it provides painful memories of all too many similar tragedies that have taken place throughout the region.' Fr McLaughlin shared that Natalie's mother offered one comment when she said: 'The only consolation I have is now, that they are together'. 'Two young lives taken. No one has the answers,' said Fr McLaughlin. Gifts and eulogies from Natalie's family honoured the passions and characters of both mother and daughter. Natalie's nursing uniform was presented to the altar. A tribute from her brother Tiernan recalled how much she loved her job and cared for everyone. 'Our Nat was the best big sister, mum, friend, daughter. She put everyone before herself, maybe sometimes a little too much, but it was obvious how much of a caring person she really was,' Tiernan said. Also among the gifts was Ella's Labubu toy. She loved dancing and fashion and had been so proud to wear a Labubu doll attached to her shorts at a recent dance class, where she had many friends, just as she did at St Patrick's Girls National School. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA Wire Ella's aunt Lara recalled how much her niece loved her recent holiday to Portugal, where she learned how to swim, play chess and do magic tricks. 'Our perfect, crazy girl with her cheeky little face and sassy attitude, it was easy for Ella to leave a lasting impression on everyone that she met,' Lara said. The funeral concluded with Ella's favourite song, Die With A Smile by Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga. The congregation listened to the touching lyrics, 'Nobody's promised tomorrow' and 'If the world was ending, I want to be next to you,' before departing for Natalie and Ella's final journey, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. To date, the local community has raised more than €43,000 through a GoFundMe for the family.
BreakingNews.ie
07-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Deaths of mother and daughter in Donegal road crash an ‘unspeakable tragedy'
The deaths of a mother and her six-year-old daughter in a crash in Co Donegal are an 'unspeakable tragedy' that have brought pain to an entire community, their joint funeral has heard. Nurse Natalie McLaughlin and her daughter Ella were fatally injured in a collision between their car and a van on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on the Inishowen peninsula on last Wednesday evening. Advertisement Ms McLaughlin's partner Tyrone and their 18-month-old daughter Rhea-Rose sustained serious injuries in the crash. No other injuries were reported. Funeral mass was held for the mother and daughter in the Sacred Heart Church in their hometown of Carndonagh on Monday. The coffins of Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella are carried to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh (Liam McBurney/PA). Ahead of the service, people lined the streets as their two white coffins were carried through the town toward the church followed by a large crowd of mourners. As the cortege approached the church, young children from St Patrick's Girls National School, where Ella was a pupil, stood together on either side of the road as the coffins passed by. Advertisement During the service, parish priest Con McLaughlin told mourners the crash had revived memories of other devastating road collisions in Co Donegal in recent years. 'The grey sky was a fitting backdrop for the arrival of Natalie McLaughlin's remains to her home in Church Road,' he said. 'The silence was only broken by the sound of the feet of those carrying her coffin. Natalie was now joining her little daughter. Ella's remains had come home earlier, and the silence said it all – an unspeakable tragedy and a pain felt throughout the whole community.' He added: 'The pain is felt not only in Carndonagh but also throughout Inishowen and further afield, because it revives painful memories of all too many similar tragedies that have taken place throughout this region. Advertisement 'For me, personally, the scene revived memories of when I ministered in Buncrana, and during my time there there was a series of multiple fatalities in car accidents. 'How much more will this tragedy revive similar memories in so many people. I spoke to Natalie's parents and just one comment was forthcoming, Natalie's mother (Joanne) said, 'well, at least the only consolation I have is now that they are together'. 'Two young lives taken – no-one has the answer.' The coffins of Natalie McLaughlin and her six-year-old daughter Ella are carried into the church (Liam McBurney/PA). Ms McLaughlin's nurse's uniform was placed in front of the altar during the service, as were toys belonging to Ella. Advertisement At the close of the service, family members paid tribute to Ms McLaughlin and her daughter. One said the nurse was always putting everyone before herself. 'When you asked Nat for help you already knew the answer – yes,' said the family member. 'She was just that loving and thoughtful. When Nat asked 'how are you?' you can see how much she genuinely cared for your answer. As a mother, she took care of two beautiful children who were always reminded that they were the most loved in the world. Natalie would always make you feel loved for even small things like telling you off for not doing the right thing for yourself and always making time, even if she doesn't have it, to check up with you and see what she can support you with. Advertisement 'Natalie loved her job. She was an amazing nurse, which is no wonder – such a kind, caring, loving, vibrant young woman who would make anyone feel welcome with her smile and her soft spoken nature. You always hear people rave about the excellent care and compassion Natalie would give. 'I know you are listening Nat, you know how much everyone loves you – love you Nat.' Another family member said it was hard to remember what life was like before Ella was born. 'She's the light of our lives, the centre of our entire world,' she told the church. 'For a girl so young, there was absolutely no doubt she was entirely sure of who she was, so outgoing and so intelligent. She lived such a full life in her very short six years. Her most recent holiday to Portugal, just two weeks ago, she learned how to swim, play chess and do magic tricks. Our perfect, crazy girl with her cheeky little face and sassy attitude, it was easy for Ella to leave a lasting impression on everyone that she met. 'For the last six years, we have been kept completely entertained and happy on our toes. Ella possesses the biggest, craziest personality and the sweetest soul. Every emotion with Ella was heightened and so pure. She had the ability to love so intensely from tight cuddles and showers of kisses to finding love notes she'd placed all around the house. 'We will love and miss you, Ella, every second of every day, forever.' After the service, the remains of the mother and daughter were taken onward for burial in the church's adjoining cemetery.
Daily Mail
04-07-2025
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Mother and daughter, six, are killed after horror crash involving car and a van
A mother and daughter, six, have been killed in a horror crash involving a car and a van in Co Donegal. They have been named locally as Natalie McLaughlin and daughter, Ella. Ella died in the collision, which occurred on the R240 at Glentogher, Carndonagh, on Wednesday evening. Her mother, aged in her 20s, was taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry following the crash and was later transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, where she died on Thursday evening. A man in his 30s and another girl, who was a rear seat passenger in the car, are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries at hospitals in Northern Ireland. SDLP Foyle MLA Mark Durkan said that Ms McLaughlin was 'well known and respected in the area'. In a social media post alongside a photograph of the mother and daughter, he said: 'This is the beautiful young mum and daughter, Natalie and Ella McLaughlin, who were tragically killed in a collision near their home in Carndonagh on Wednesday night. 'Natalie was a nurse in a local doctor's surgery and was well known and respected in the area. 'Wee Ella was just six. 'Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this terrible tragedy.' Fianna Fail councillor Martin McDermott told the BBC that people locally were finding it difficult to 'comprehend what has happened'. He said: 'This is a young mother and a young child, it has a real effect on people, on the community, people just don't know what to say. 'Everybody's life in that circle is changed forevermore.' He added: 'It has been very, very difficult over the last couple of days, it will be difficult over the next number of days, over the weeks and months ahead particularly for the families involved.' An Garda Siochana is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them. A spokesperson said: 'Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam, and were travelling in the area between 6pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday July 2, are asked to make this footage available to investigating gardai. 'Anyone with information is asked to contact Buncrana Garda station at 074 932 0540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.'
