Tributes to 'beloved' mother and daughter killed in crash

The 10-year-old girl who died from injuries she sustained in a road crash in Cavan, which also claimed the life of her mother, has been named locally as Ira Mereacre.

She was a pupil of Milltown National School in Milltown in Drumlane in Cavan.

Her mother Nell Raven, aged 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision between a car and a van on the R162 road at Corclare, Shercock, last week.

The incident happened at around 4.30pm last Friday.

Ira was airlifted to Children's Health Ireland at Temple Street following the collision. She died in the hospital yesterday afternoon.

Ms Raven, who was a writer and journalist, was from the UK but recently became an Irish citizen.

She worked in London, Hong Kong and Pakistan. Whilst in Pakistan, she corresponded for UK national newspapers including the Telegraph. She was a graduate of Oxford Brookes University, where she received an MA in creative writing.

Ira represented Cavan in the county parade segment of last years Late Late Toy Show.

Drumlane Gaelic Football Club extended its sympathies to the Raven family in a post on social media.

It said members were saddened by the passing of Ms Raven and her "beloved daughter Irena".

"At this profoundly difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with their family, friends, and all who knew and cherished them. We stand in solidarity with you in your grief and extend our heartfelt support," it said.

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for anyone who may have witnessed the collision to come forward.

Any road users who were travelling in the area between 4.15pm and 5pm last Friday and who may have camera footage are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Those with information are asked to contact Bailieborough Garda Station on 042 969 4570, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.