Books of condolence in honour of the five young people who died in the Dundalk car crash have been opened by Louth County Council.
The public are invited to express their personal sympathy and solidarity with the heartbroken families.
The books are available to be signed at the Council’s civic Offices at Fair Street,Drogheda , Ardee, and County Hall, Dundalk during normal office hours.
Dylan Commins,23, from Ardee, Alan McCluskey,23, Drumconrath, Chloe McGee,23, Shay Duffy, 21, Carrickmacross, and Chloe Hipson,21, Lanarkshire, Scotland, all lost their lives in the horrific tragedy in terrible driving conditions on the old Ardee road to Dundalk last Saturday night.
The Garda investigation into the incident are continuing and the funerals of the victims will take place over the coming days.
The chairperson of Louth County Council, Cllr Sean Kelly speaking at the opening of the Book of Condolences said the whole county is heartbroken by this devastating tragedy.
He said: “At a time when people start thinking about Christmas, the loss of five precious lives has cast a deep shadow over our community. The pain their families are enduring is beyond words, and we hold them close to our hearts at this incredibly sad time.
“I also want to acknowledge the extraordinary efforts of the first responders, including the Louth County Council Fire and Rescue Service ,the Gardai, the ambulance crews who face a challenging scene with professionalism and compassion.
“Their dedication and courage in the most challenging circumstances deserve our deepest respect and gratitude.”
David Conway, Chief Executive Officer, Louth County Council added:” Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this terrible incident. Five young people from different communities, yet linked together in friendship, were taken far too soon, and that makes the loss all the more poignant.
“I would also like to express my appreciation to our Fire and Rescue Service for their commitment and professionalism, alongside the Gardai and ambulance crews.”
The link to the online book is: https://consult.louthcoco.ie/en/content/book-condolence-road-traffic-accident-victims
Update on books around the county.
- Ardee Civic Centre – open now
- County Hall, Dundalk – open this afternoon
- Town Hall, Dundalk – open this afternoon
- Civic Offices, Drogheda – open at 11.30am
- All county librariesÂ
