Tribute is paid to two teenagers who died on the Greek island of Ios.
The students are named Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall, reports Breaking News.
This year they graduated from St Michael’s College Secondary School in Dublin.
The school said in a statement on Sunday that Max was “a constant source of positivity” and described Andrew as a “popular” student and “committed” footballer, reports Breaking News.
Leinster Rugby said people were “in shock” to learn that two “young men gone far too soon”.
Education and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said the news coming from Greece was “devastating”.
“Thinking of the families and friends of Andrew and Max and all Leaving Cert students abroad in Greece who were enjoying holidays after exams and are now encountering such shock and pain and grief,” he said on Twitter, reports Breaking News.
t Michael’s College released an initial statement about the death of Andrew before later confirming Max had also died.
“On a day of immense sadness for the school, we have been notified of another devastating loss from the class of 2023, with the passing of Max Wall,” it said, reports Breaking News.
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