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26th Jul 2024

Funeral details for Clodagh Phelan announced by heartbroken parents

Kat O'Connor

Clodagh Phelan died in a tragic accident during a family holiday

The family of Clodagh Phelan has confirmed she will be laid to rest on Sunday, July 28th.

Her devastated parents said her funeral service will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Castlemacadam, Avoca.

The service will be followed by a burial in Ballinatone Cemetery in Rathdrum.

11-year-old Clodagh sadly passed away after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Mallorca this week.

She was on holiday with her family in the Alcudia region when the accident occurred.

The notice reads: ‘Following a tragic accident on the 22nd of July, 2024, aged 11 years. The darling only daughter of her heartbroken parents, Liam and Valerie and dearly loved sister of Will and David.

‘Clodagh will also be forever missed by her devoted Grandfather, John Hobson (Rockstown, Rathdrum) and Grandmother, Joan Phelan (Kyle, Gowran, Kilkenny); aunts and Uncles, Siobhán and Michéal, Ciarán and Deirdre, Michael and Olive, her many and much-loved cousins, her school-mates at St. Saviour’s National School, her teammates on the numerous sporting teams she was part of and a wide community of close and extended relatives, friends and neighbours.

‘Predeceased by her loving Granny Irene Hobson and Grandad Tommy Phelan.’

Tributes have been pouring in for the young girl since her tragic death.

She has been remembered as a beautiful little girl who had an incredible spirit by many.

We’re keeping her family in our thoughts during this harrowing time.

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