Tributes are being paid to a Kerry teenager who lost her life in a horse-riding accident at her home. Isabelle O’Callaghan has been described as a “wonderful girl” who was “never without a smile,” reports The Mirror.
Seventeen-year-old Isabelle, affectionately known as Izzy, sustained fatal injuries during a riding session at her family’s property in Rockfield, near Killarney, yesterday evening.
The incident happened around 5 pm, prompting a response from emergency services. Tragically, she was pronounced dead at the scene, reports The Mirror.
Her remains were taken to hospital, where a post-mortem is set to be carried out. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
According to CorkBeo, Isabelle came from a prominent and respected business family in Killarney. She is mourned by her devastated parents, Eamon and Deirdre, her brother James, her grandparents Sean, Monica, and Jimmy, as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours, and many close friends, reports The Mirror.
In sharing details of her funeral, Isabelle’s family remembered her as a “cherished and beloved daughter” and “adored sister.” Her requiem mass is scheduled for Monday at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Cathedral, with burial to follow at Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.
Cllr Niall Kelleher from the Killarney Municipal District paid tribute and shared his condolences following the sad incident. He said: “This is a tragic accident in which a young person has lost their life. The O’Callaghan family are quite well known in the Killarney area, and my thoughts are with them at this difficult time,” reports The Mirror.
A teacher of the young woman posted on RIP.ie: “My heartfelt sympathy to Izzy’s family on the tragic and untimely passing of beautiful Izzy. Words seem inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of such a wonderful girl, who was never without a smile. It was a privilege to have taught Izzy and witness her kind, bright spirit and her deep love for the sport. Izzy is a much loved and cherished member of the Kingdom Pony Club, her loss has touched us all deeply and she will be so dearly missed. Suaimhneas sÃolraà dá hanam dhÃlis,” reports The Mirror.
Another who knew her from Pony Club added: “We are so incredibly sorry for your loss and can only say that Izzy was a fantastic young woman full of smiles and laughter. She was a fantastic friend to all of us at pony club. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this unbelievably difficult time. Beautiful girl rest in peace,” reports The Mirror.
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