Clonmel

Education minister promises supports to Clonmel schools following fatal crash

Four young adults died in a car collision in the Co Tipperary town on Friday

Norma Foley, the Minister for Education: “I’m very conscious that the class of 2023 have technically moved on from the school but it is so important that they would know that the school continues to be there for them.” Picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Norma Foley, Minister for education, has insisted that support will be in place for schools for as long as they are required, as principals focus on supporting pupils after the fatal Clonmel crash.

Mass services on Sunday honoured Luke McSweeney, 24, his 18-year-old sister Grace McSweeney, Zoey Coffey and Nicole Murphy, both also 18, who died while on the way to celebrate exam results.

A prayer vigil is to be held in their memory in ...