Tributes paid to child (6) killed after being struck by car in Mayo
Tributes have been paid to a young child who was killed after being struck by a car near Ballina in Co Mayo on Sunday.
The community of Crossmolina is mourning the loss of Cian Rowland, of Deerpark, Crossmolina, Ballina, who passed away on Sunday at the age of six.
It is believed that Cian was hit by a car just seconds after he had left Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eskeragh, with his family.
His death was described by local Councillor Annie May Reape as "a dreadful tragedy and is every parent’s worst nightmare’’.
Local GAA club, Crossmolina Deel Rovers, paid tribute to Cian and extended their sympathies to his family.
“Crossmolina Deel Rovers would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Cian Rowland, especially Noal, Leona, Norah, Micheál, Sinéad, the extended Riwkabd and Lavelle families,” a post on the club’s Instagram account read.
“Rest in peace with the Angels. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis."
Cian was the son of Noel and...
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