{"id":358307,"date":"2026-03-21T20:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/358307\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T20:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T20:25:09","slug":"funeral-details-announced-for-young-woman-killed-in-tragic-st-patricks-day-crash-as-tributes-pour-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/358307\/","title":{"rendered":"Funeral details announced for young woman killed in tragic St Patrick\u2019s Day crash as tributes pour in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 34-year-old woman, who raised hundreds of Euros for charities in recent years, has been remembered as &#8220;kind, friendly, thoughtful and most of all a true friend&#8221;<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0_Niamh-Kavanagh.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Niamh Kavanagh \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Niamh Kavanagh <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The funeral details have been announced for a young woman who was killed in a tragic <a aria-label=\"road traffic collisionLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/road-traffic-accidents\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">road traffic collision<\/a> in <a aria-label=\"Co FermanaghLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/fermanagh\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Co Fermanagh<\/a> on St Patrick\u2019s Day<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"Niamh KavanaghLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/news\/irish-news\/st-patricks-day-crash-victim-36893394\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Niamh Kavanagh<\/a>, 34, who was originally from <a aria-label=\"GalwayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/all-about\/galway\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Galway<\/a> but had been living in <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/co-donegal\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Bundoran, Co Donegal<\/a>, died following <a aria-label=\"the two-vehicle collisionLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irishmirror.ie\/news\/irish-news\/woman-30s-dies-after-horror-36886935\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">the two-vehicle collision<\/a> which occurred in Enniskillen on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Police received a report at approximately 9.55pm on <a aria-label=\"St Patrick&#039;s DayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galwaybeo.ie\/news\/galway-news\/every-galway-town-village-saint-10847638\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">St Patrick&#8217;s Day<\/a> of a collision involving a Toyota Yaris and a Volkswagen Amarok on the Marble Arch Road area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Officers, along with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended, however, sadly, Niamh sadly passed away as a result of her injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">She will be terribly missed by her heartbroken family, her Mam Barbara, her sister Cl\u00edona, her loving partner Michael and her beloved Luna and Oreo, Barbara&#8217;s loving partner Fabian Gillick, Cl\u00edona&#8217;s partner Melissa, her adopted sister Amanda Fahy and her godchild Caol\u00e1n.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Niamh will lie repose at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel (H91HN83) on Sunday evening from 5pm. Removal at 7pm to her Mam&#8217;s Home in Kilgill. Private Cremation to follow on Monday, March 23 at 3pm at Shannon Crematorium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Tributes have poured in fo the popular young woman, who had raised hundreds of Euros for charities in recent years through fundraising activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A former classmate of Niamh&#8217;s at Presentation College, Tuam said: &#8220;To Barbara, Cliona, Amanda, Niamh\u2019s partner and all of Niamh\u2019s family &amp; friends, my sincere condolences to you all on the sudden and tragic passing of your beautiful Niamh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I am devastated at Niamh\u2019s sudden passing. From the very first day I met Niamh she made life brighter. We had so much fun and many laughs during our time in the Pres Tuam. She was never without a smile and her laugh was infectious. She was kind, friendly, thoughtful and most of all a true friend to me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I was lucky to have continued my friendship with Niamh after we left the pres, venturing into Galway city and further afield. Niamh was a very unique person and one I will treasure all the memories of.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;I will be thinking of you all during this terribly difficult time. May Niamh Rest in Peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another mourner added: &#8220;I was in UCC\u2019s drama society with Niamh. She was always so warm and kind to everyone. I\u2019m so sorry to hear of her passing. Condolences to all her friends and family.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A third person said: &#8220;Deeply sorry for your loss. I lived with Niamh in Dublin and feel lucky to have experienced her warmth, kindness and laughter. So saddened by this terrible news.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While another person added: &#8220;To Barbara and Cl\u00edona and Niamh\u2019s family I\u2019m so so sorry for Niamh\u2019s loss. I went to school with Niamh and she was one of the kindest people, with the biggest smile and an even bigger heart. She was always there with a beautiful smile when you needed to see one the most. I\u2019ll always remember her and keep you all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time. May She Rest in Peace.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Want to see more of the stories you love from the Irish Mirror? <a aria-label=\"Making us your preferred source on GoogleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=irishmirror.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Making us your preferred source on Google<\/a> means you\u2019ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. 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