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Irish Times
a day ago
- General
- Irish Times
Girl (12) who died in Tipperary swimming accident ‘shone like a light', funeral hears
Mourners at the funeral of 12-year-old Freya Tobin have heard she 'shone like a light, even on the darkest of days'. Freya, from the village of Newcastle, Co Tipperary , died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Suir last Friday. At Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Newcastle on Wednesday, Claire Moloney, principal of Scoil Mhuire, Caisleán Nua, read a eulogy on behalf of Freya's mother Shannen. Mourners heard Freya was named after the goddess of love and 'by God did she honour that name'. She filled her family's life with 'so much love' and had a 'funny, happy and caring personality'. READ MORE The eulogy said: 'Freya was not only my daughter but my best friend and my rock. She shone like a light even on the darkest of days. I was so proud of how much love she brought to everyone no matter where she was. 'I'll never forget the way Freya would light up a room just by entering it. The brightness she brought will never fade.' Ms Moloney continued to relay Freya's mother's words. Mourners were told that a family's world came crashing down when 'our angel was taken from us so suddenly'. The school principal went on to thank all who helped the emergency services and who risked their lives, as well as Cork University Hospital, and the staff, pupils and management at the school Freya was a sixth-class pupil in. Ms Moloney also thanked neighbours, friends and Fr Michael Toomey, who presided over the funeral Mass. Freya's friend Sean paid tribute to her, saying she was a 'wonderful person inside and out'. 'Freya could make me laugh at any time and I mean belly laugh at the most random things. I have great memories, actually too many to count,' he said. [ Community 'numb' following death of 12-year-old girl in Co Tipperary swimming accident Opens in new window ] 'She was like my other half. I actually don't know what I am going to do without her. This is not something I thought I would be facing. There will be so much fun up there [in heaven]. Nothing will ever replace our friendship. Goodbye and I'll never forget you. From your dear friend Sean.' Fr Toomey said: 'There are times in life that we are left speechless . . . Nothing I can say to reverse that process. It all seems wrong. The reason you feel this way is because you love her.'
BreakingNews.ie
a day ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Girl (12) who died in Co Tipperary swimming tragedy was filled with 'love and beauty', funeral hears
Sixth class pupil Freya Tobin who died after getting into difficulty while swimming with a friend in Co Tipperary was filled with 'love and beauty' mourners at her Requiem Mass heard. The 12-year-old girl from the village Newcastle had been swimming in the river Suir last Friday when tragedy struck and despite efforts by locals, emergency services and Cork University medical staff Freya died. Advertisement At the start of her Mass at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Newcastle Claire Moloney, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Caisleán Nun on behalf of Freya's mother Shannen spoke about the impact her young daughter had on her life. Ms Moloney detailed how 12 years ago a 'precious little angel was sent' to Shannen. 'A beautiful dark haired little baby with the most beautiful piercing blue eyes. I named her Freya after goddess of love and beauty and by God did she honour that name. She instantly filled mine and my family's life with so much love. Her funny, happy and caring personality only grew stronger as each year passed,' Ms Moloney told mourners. She continued: 'Freya was not only my daughter but my best friend and my rock. She shun like a light even on the darkest of days. I was so proud of how much love she brought to everyone no matter where she was. Advertisement "I'll never forget the way Freya would light up a room just by entering it. The brightness she brought will never fade. I loved her strong will which allowed her to express how she felt. "She was the best big sister to Grayson, always looking out for him even though they fought like cats and dogs.' Ms Moloney recounted how last Friday the world of Freya's family came crashing down when 'our angel was taken from us so suddenly. "Although we will never make sense of a tragedy like this, we can honor Freya by carrying her spirit with us through our memories and our love for one another.' Advertisement Freya's school principal went on to thank all who helped the unbearable emergency services, Air Ambulance Cork University Hospital and all who risked their lives. Her national school management, staff and pupils, and Fr Michael Toomey, neighbours and friends. Those gathered in the church were told how Freya had a side-kick called Sean and he paid tribute to his friend. 'Freya was a wonderful person inside and out. I have no idea why she was taken from us but God must have really needed her. Freya could make me laugh at any time and I mean belly laugh I mean at the most random things. I have great memories, actually too many to count,' he said. 'She was like my other half. I actually don't know what I am going to do without her. This is not something I thought I would be facing. Advertisement "There will be so much fun up there (heaven) Nothing will ever replace our friendship. Goodbye and I'll never forget you from your dear friend Sean.' Symbols of Freya's life including a packet of jellies, a teddy bear with candles belonging to her late great grandmother. make-up, music by Ariana Grande and a picture collage were presented to the congregation. Fr Michael Toomey, Parish Priest Administrator for the parish of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, Fourmilewater, Grange and Newcastle added: 'There are times in life that we are left speechless. A journey of emotions in the days ahead. For some of us it has not yet hit us that Freya is gone. Why did Freya (had to die)?, I have no satisfactory answers to that. Nothing I can say to reverse that process. It all seems wrong. The reason you feel this way is because you love her.' Mourners heard that Freya was a bright, kind, spirited young person. 'She made a lasting impression on everyone she knew. It is ok to cry. Advertisement "This is nobody's fault, it was a tragic accident. Don't try to suppress feelings, dwelling what could have been will not help the healing. She thought the world of you all. 'We are all immensely proud of how you have handled this. To Shannen and Eddie, I can't offer you any answers. To lose a child is surely one of the most painful experiences anyone has to endure. Maybe she was just too good for this world,' Fr Toomey concluded. As her white coffin was carried from the church the Dean Lewis song, 'How Do I Say Goodbye' was played as she was brought to be laid to rest in the new cemetery, in Mollough, Co Tipperary.
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Irish Times
Community ‘numb' following death of 12-year-old girl in Co Tipperary swimming accident
A local community is 'numb' following the death of a 12-year-old girl after a swimming incident in Co Tipperary on Friday afternoon. The girl, who has been named locally as Freya Tobin, was swimming at a spot along the Suir Blueway in the village of Newcastle, which is located close the border with Co Waterford The former sixth class student at the Social Mhuire Caisleán Nua National School had been swimming with a number of others when she got into difficulty at about 4.20pm. A friend raised the alarm and number of local boys dived into the water to help. The spot where the girls were swimming is known to have strong currents. READ MORE Gardaí, National Ambulance Service personnel and firefighters from Clonmel Fire Station's swift water rescue team attended the scene. Freya was transferred to Cork University Hospital by the Irish Coast Guard Air and Sea Rescue 117 helicopter after being recovered from the water at about 4.45pm. In a statement, gardaí said that they and emergency services attended an incident where 'a female child got into difficulty in the water at river Suir, Newcastle, Co Tipperary at approximately 4.20pm today.' The statement said: 'She was airlifted by Rescue 117 to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition. She has since passed away.' A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. 'Sometimes no words seem adequate when a tragedy like what happened in our parish in Newcastle today occurs,' said local priest Fr Michael Toomey. He said 'no words can give comfort at this time' and that his thoughts and prayers are with the girl's family who have 'suffered a terrible loss in this awful tragedy'. A prayer service will be held at Our Lady of the Assumption in Newcastle at 12pm. 'As we all come together to support one another in our grief and to offer prayers for her family, please, look out for one another in these days, and don't be afraid to look for help and support in the coming days,' Fr Toomey said. Scoil Mhuire Caisleán Nua has organised support for all students and parents. Independent TD Mattie McGrath, who is from the local area, said that 'everyone in the village is numb after what has happened. 'It's a very close knit community. Our thoughts are with the young girl's family, her mother and younger brother whom I know well.' Mr McGrath thanked all the emergency services and 'so many locals who did their best' to help save Freya and who are now 'rallying around her family.'
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Irish Times
Girl (12) dies after getting into swimming difficulties in Co Tipperary
A 12-year-old girl has died after she got into swimming difficulties in Co Tipperary on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at a local swimming spot in the village of Newcastle, located close to Ballymacarbry near the Co Waterford border, shortly after 4pm. The swimming area is along the Suir Blueway, and the girl had been swimming with a number of others when the incident occurred. Emergency services and gardaí attended the scene and the girl was transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH) by the Irish Coast Guard Air and Sea Rescue 117 helicopter, after being recovered from the water at around 4.45pm. READ MORE It is understood that the young girl's family is from Newcastle. In a statement, An Garda Síochána said they and the emergency services attended an incident where 'a female child got into difficulty in the water at River Suir, Newcastle, Co Tipperary at approximately 4.20pm today'. The statement continued: 'She was airlifted by Rescue 117 to Cork University Hospital in a serious condition. She has since passed away.' A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. Garda investigations are ongoing.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
12-year-old girl airlifted to hospital after getting into swimming difficulties in Tipperary
A 12-year-old girl has been airlifted to hospital after getting into swimming difficulties in Co Tipperary on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at a local swimming spot shortly after 4pm in the village of Newcastle, which is located close to The Vee Pass and Ballymacarbry. Advertisement The local swimming spot is along the Suir Blueway and she had been swimming with a number of others when the incident occurred. Emergency services and gardaí rushed to the scene and the girl was transferred to Cork University Hospital (CUH) by the Irish Coast Guard Air and Sea Rescue 117 helicopter after being recovered from the water at around 4:45pm. It is understood the girl is from the village of Newcastle and her family are well-known in the area and has just completed sixth class. A local resident said: 'The young girl is very outgoing and we can only hope that she is going to be alright. Nobody here wants to believe something like this could happen'.
