Irish Examiner view: Family's gesture turns tragedy into hope

Family of three brothers who died in a double murder-suicide wants to establish a foundation to offer counselling for those in distress

Carmel O'Gorman with Stephanie, Jack and Elaine Hennessy are taking part in a sponsored sleep-out in Mitchelstown on Saturday night to raise funds for low-cost counselling. Picture: Cork Mental Health

It takes a particular kind of selflessness, and no little courage, to try to turn personal tragedy into something positive for all of society. 

The weight of a tragedy, especially if it involved several family members, can be so overpowering that it is more than difficult to see beyond immediate circumstances.