Tributes Paid To Young Co Wicklow Girl Who Died On Holiday In Spain

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 06:11

By Hugh O'Farrell Walsh

The Taoiseach has expressed his sadness following the death of a young Irish girl in Majorca this week.

11 year old Clodagh Phelan from Rathdrum fell from a hotel balcony in the town of Alcudia in the north-east of the Spanish island, early yesterday morning.

Simon Harris says his thoughts are with her family and community, after such a terrible accident.

Her local athletic club, 'Parnell AC Juveniles in Rathdrum' have posed a tribute on Facebook saying they're truly heartbroken.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to Clodagh's family.

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