Scottish student who died in Ireland crash was ‘always smiling’

Gardaí Supt Charlie Armstrong said the incident will have a “deep impact on families and local communities” in Ireland, and here in Scotland.

North Motherwell Football Club in North Lanarkshire also paid tribute to Ms Hipson, whose older brother previously played for the club.

In a post on social media, it said the Hipson family “have always held a special place in the hearts of everyone at NMFC and are very much still part of our football family”.

They sent their “deepest condolences” to the family “at this life shattering time”.

Bellshill Amateurs, where her brother currently plays, said the team was “devastated” to learn of Ms Hipson’s death.

Both clubs will hold a minute’s silence in memory of Ms Hipson, and to show their support for her family.

Amateur side Fir Park Corner FC said Ms Hipson’s brother had played against them before he learned the news.

The club said: “The whole football community stands with you.”

Friends also posted tributes on social media, with one describing Ms Hipson as “absolutely one of a kind, the funniest, most gorgeous girl in the land.”