Five Lives Lost in M9 Tragedy | Limerick News

Five young lives lost in a horrific wrong-way crash on the M9, as Joe Carthy and four friends died head-on into a car carrying a child and three women — now hospitalized with critical injuries. Communities are shattered, with Joe’s funeral today in Athy marked by a solemn horse-drawn carriage and heavy police presence amid public outcry. Another funeral for Alex McCarthy follows in Carlow, with a vigil planned Friday to honor the three sisters and boy who were en route to Dublin for a holiday when tragedy struck — a day of mourning that echoes across Ireland, calling for unity and support for all grieving families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/94765fa9396d0da1