A prayer service was held on Wednesday night for Una Bowden and her daughters, Ciara and Saoirse.
A community has been left “devastated” after a mother and her two young daughters were killed in a crash in Co Mayo.
Una Bowden and her daughters Ciara, 14, and Saoirse, 9, died when the car they were in collided with a lorry in the Castlegar area outside Claremorris. The family are well known in the Maigh Cuilinn area of Co Galway and the two girls were members of several local sports groups that paid tribute. “Three beautiful, kind, loving, caring ladies just gone in a moment,” Julie Ann Brown, of Oughterard Rugby Club, told RTE’s Morning Ireland.Maigh Cuilinn parish priest Father Martin Whelan said a prayer service was held on Wednesday night to express the community’s grief and devastation.“It was also just an opportunity for people to gather as well,” he said.Cumann Camogaiochta Mhaigh Cuilinn said it was “devastated” at the “terrible tragedy”.
“The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Cumann Cispheile Mhaigh Cuilinn are with the family, friends, and teammates of the Bowden family.The Moycullen Handball group said it was “heart-breaking news”.“At this time of unimaginable grief we extend our deepest sympathies to Una’s husband David, their extended families and friends.”Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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