'They were going out to change the world': Students gather to mourn Andrew and Max after holiday tragedy

'They were going out to change the world': Students gather to mourn Andrew and Max after holiday tragedy

Messages and floral tributes left at the entrance to St Michael's College, Dublin 4, to former students Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall, both 18, who died on the Greek Island of Ios last weekend. Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin /Collins Dublin

When the St Michael’s College class of 2023 stood together in their school chapel for their end-of-year Mass just six weeks ago, the possibilities for the future must have seemed almost endless.

It was their moment to shine, as a little more than 100 boys gathered in front of their proud families and carers, having completed their Leaving Cert exams.

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