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08 Sept 2025

Funeral details announced for Freya Tobin (12) who drowned in tragic accident in Tipperary

Freya's funeral will take place in Newcastle on Wednesday July 16.

Funeral details announced for Freya Tobin (12) who drowned in tragic accident in Tipperary

Freya Tobin, RIP, who tragically lost her life after getting into difficulty while swimming on Friday evening, July 11.

The funeral details have been announced for the young Freya Tobin from Newcastle, Tipperary who tragically lost her life after getting into difficulty while swimming on Friday evening, July 11.

Freya's funeral will take place on Wednesday, July 16 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle at 12PM. 

Before this Freya will be reposing at her Nanna Triona’s home, Graig Mhuire, Newcastle (E91 P681) on Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. 

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Those who cannot attend can watch live via the Ardfinnan livestream service here and click on the tab “Newcastle Funeral”.

Burial will take place afterwards in the new cemetery, Mollough.

The family have asked for the house to be private on Wednesday morning please.

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Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to River Rescue.

A fundraiser has been set up to help Freya's family cover the costs of her funeral, those wishing to donate can do so here

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