Families of victims of fatal car crash in Tipperary 'grateful to all of the emergency services'

Local priest Fr Michael Toomey has paid tribute to the four victims of the crash in Clonmel on Friday evening that left four young people dead.

He said: "Sometimes no words seem adequate when a tragedy like what occurred in Clonmel on Friday night happens. No words can give comfort at this time.

"My thoughts and prayers are with the families tonight who suffered a terrible loss in this terrible accident. Being with them on Friday evening I know they are so grateful to all of the emergency services and  to everyone who helped them."

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He added: "The local schools will be in touch on Saturday to help the entire community and to be there for everyone at this time.

"I also ask, as the gardaí have requested, that social media images not be circulated or rumours be put out there so as not to cause any further distress to these heartbroken families at this time.

"Of course, my thoughts and prayers are with the four young people who tragically lost their lives tonight, to their families, and their friends, on what should have been one of the happiest nights of their lives.

"Please, look out for one another in these days, and don’t be afraid to look for help and support in the coming days."