Girl (6) killed cycling in Galway is named as school pays tribute

A six-year-old girl who died while cycling near her home in Galway at the weekend has been named locally.

Ula Grigaityte, a senior infant pupil at Scoil Róis Primary School in Salthill, was killed after being hit by a lorry at the junction of Headford Road and Sandyvale Lawn.

School principal Michele McCarra said: “We learned this morning of the death of one of students in senior infants, Ula Grigaityte following a road traffic accident at the weekend.

“This is a terrible tragedy for her family and our school community. We are deeply saddened by these events. Our sympathy and thoughts are with Ula’s family and friends.

“Ula will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

“We have been in contact with her parents and we all understand their need for privacy at this difficult time.

“Offers of support are pouring in and are greatly appreciated. Our school has implemented our Critical Incident Management Plan.

“Psychologists from the National Educational Psychological Service have been with us all day supporting and advising staff in their efforts to assist their students at this time.

“Staff have been helping students to deal with the tragic event.”

Dozens of floral tributes have been left at the location where the collision occurred.