Parish in mourning following Communion tragedy

A Co. Waterford parish is in mourning following the tragic death of an 8-year-old schoolgirl at the weekend.

Mon, 16 May, 2011 - 08:46

A Co. Waterford parish is in mourning following the tragic death of an 8-year-old schoolgirl at the weekend.

Amy Byrne died after striking her head while playing on a bouncy castle after making her First Holy Communion in Coolnasmear near Dungarvan on Saturday evening.

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