Aoife’s friends gather to say final goodbye

FRIENDS of tragic Aoife Downey got to say a special goodbye to her last night.

Wed, 22 Dec, 2010 - 00:00

Eoin English, Douglas

There were emotional scenes as the family of the popular 15-year-old, who lost her life in a freak sledding accident in the city on Saturday, agreed to open her coffin after the removal to the Church of the Incarnation in Frankfield.

They then invited her friends to spend some time with her in the church and to say goodbye.

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Courts Place: Frankfield Place: Douglas Place: St John’s Cemetery Person: Aoife Person: Aoife Downey Person: Sean Person: Siobhan Person: Caoimhe Person: Eadaoin Person: Fr Person: John Walsh Person: PP Person: Aoif Organisation: Douglas GAA Organisation: Facebook

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