06-05-2025
Family of teenager tragically killed in Cork crash thank 'all those who helped'
The family of a 13-year-old girl who sadly died following a crash at a motor racing event in Cork over the weekend has thanked 'all those who helped' after the tragic incident.
Lauren O'Brien of Knockane, Terelton, who attended secondary school in Macroom in Co Cork, sadly lost her life on Sunday afternoon following a crash at an Autograss racing event at the Castletown-Kinneigh track in Enniskean, Co Cork.
The alarm was raised at around 3.30pm when her car went out of control and crashed into a barrier at the track.
Gardaí and paramedics rushed to the scene and efforts were made to save the life of the teenager.
Lauren's family have now thanked 'emergency services, the Cork Autograss Community and all those who helped' on
Lauren will be dearly missed by her loving parents, Timmy and Therese, her adoring siblings Josh and Shannon as well as her grandparents, aunts, uncles, many extended family members and wide circle of friends.
The young girl's funeral arrangements have not yet been announced, and her family have requested donations to West Cork Rapid Response in lieu of flowers. Tributes have poured for Lauren O'Brien (Image:
Tributes have poured in for Lauren, whose secondary school described as "a beautiful girl, inside and out, bubbly, fun-loving, kind, caring, a loveable rogue', in a post on Facebook.
Her "vivacious spirit and the ever-present twinkle in her eye will be fondly remembered forever by all at McEgan College," the school said.
"She will be missed dearly by her classmates, friends and teachers and our entire school community," the statement added.
They expressed their sympathies to "her parents Therese and Timmy, her brother Josh who is a second year student at our school, sister Shannon, and all those who loved Lauren and had the privilege of knowing her."
Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Anyone who may have camera footage and were attending the event between 3pm and 4pm yesterday are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Bandon Garda Station on (023) 8852200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. The death is being treated as a tragic accident.
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