Funeral details announced for schoolboy (15) killed during Donegal Rally
Stephen Maguire
The 15-year-old schoolboy killed in a tragic accident at the Donegal International Rally is to be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Tadhg Callaghan-Carter, from Churchill, died after suffering injuries he sustained after he was struck by a rally car on the Gartan stage of the rally on Saturday afternoon.
Details of his funeral arrangements were released on Monday.
The St Eunan's College pupil was rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital straight after the accident but died a short time later.
Two of his friends were also taken to hospital, but it is understood that their injuries are not life-threatening.
A full Garda investigation into the incident has been launched by An Garda Síochána.
Tadhg is survived by parents Demelza & lan, sisters Hayley, Amy, and brother Odhran, grandparents Edward and Imelda, Tom and Noreen (Kildare), aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members in both Kildare and Donegal.
He will be fondly remembered by his many friends, classmates & good neighbours.
His funeral mass takes place at St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan for mass of the angels at 11am followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery.
