Funeral Service for Mother and Daughters Who Perished in Co Mayo Collision

The funeral of Úna, Ciara, and Saoirse Bowden, who tragically lost their lives in a collision on the N17 in Co Mayo, is underway.

Mrs Bowden, originally from east Donegal, and her two daughters, 14-year-old Ciara and 10-year-old Saoirse, are being laid to rest. The funeral mass is being held at St Eunan’s Church in Raphoe.

The bodies of Úna, Ciara, and Saoirse had been reposing at the home of Mrs Bowden’s father, John Carlin, in Miltown, Raphoe, since Monday evening. The cortège of three hearses travelled from there for the mass at noon.

During the service, Parish Priest Fr. Eamonn Kelly addressed the congregation, acknowledging the profound pain and emptiness caused by the tragic loss.

He emphasised that no words can fully alleviate the heartache and sorrow experienced by the community.

The Bowden family resided in the Maigh Cuilinn area of Co Galway and were reportedly returning home when the collision occurred on the road outside Claremorris.

Gardaí are actively investigating the incident’s circumstances and have appealed to witnesses or motorists with camera footage to assist in the inquiry by coming forward.