It is understood that the teenagers were being driven to a Debs ball when the collision occurred
Magennis also said that Largy College's priority now is the wellbeing and welfare of its students, parents and staff at this difficult time."The Largy College Critical Incident Team has met to coordinate a response and to enact the Critical Incident Plan," she said.
“We are grateful to the public for their deeply felt expression of support and ask that we be given the time and space to concentrate on supporting those in the school community who are most in need.” Meanwhile, Minister and TD for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency Heather Humphreys said the tragedy was"heartbreaking news" for the local community.Heartbreaking news for our local community in the Clones area this evening. Every families worst nightmare. My thoughts & prayers are with all those involved.Gardaí in Monaghan are now appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the collision to contact them.
Any road users who may have camera footage, including dashcam footage, and were travelling on the N54 between Clones and Smithborough on the evening of Monday, 31 July between 6.15pm and 7.00pm are asked to make such footage available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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