Tributes paid as teenage victims of fatal Mayo crash named

A third teenager was transferred to Mayo University Hospital, where gardaí said he is in a serious condition.

Their local football club Cloonfad United FC described the devastating impact this has had on the local community.

“As we gathered yesterday evening at our club grounds looking forward to another Senior game and both our boys and girls u11 teams just having completed their Friday evening schedule what unfolded has left the Cloonfad community in complete shock, numbness and disbelief,” the club said on Facebook.

“James Daniels was a member of our u14 squad that recently won the RDYSL Division One championship and he scored a number of goals during their campaign. James loved being with his teammates and friends and had a lovely friendly personality to match.

“Harry Fagan played for Cloonfad all the way through our underage program. Playing mostly in the midfield he always gave his best.

“Of course, people involved in the game locally would be well aware of the Fagan name. They have given so much to our club in various different platforms and are so generous with their time to all local volunteer groups.

“Our hearts are broken for both families and we send our prayers and support to the Daniels, Cunniffe, Fagan, Moran and Reinhardt families.” A garda spokesperson said that a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to support the families of the two teenagers killed.

The road where the accident tool place was closed pending a technical examination of the scene by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.

Gardaí have also issued an appeal for witnesses.

Any road users who may have camera footage who were travelling in the area at the time of the incident have been asked to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information should contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.