Clonmel tragedy: ‘In the space of 24 hours, your whole world can change’

Priest who gave last rites to the four deceased young people said the whole community was supporting their grieving families

People lighting candles during the vigil in Clonmel on Sunday evening in honour of Zoey Coffey, Nicole Murphy, and siblings Grace and Luke McSweeney, who died on Friday. Picture: Garrett White/Collins

Large crowds gathered amid emotional scenes in Clonmel last night, as the community rallied together following the tragic loss of four young people in a road crash on Friday evening.

Masses earlier on Sunday had honoured Luke McSweeney, 24, his 18-year-old sister Grace McSweeney, Zoey Coffey, and Nicole Murphy, both also 18, who died while on the way to celebrate receiving their Leaving Cert exam results.