THE funeral details have been announced for a teenager who died tragically in a horse-riding accident in Killarney yesterday.
The teen has been named locally as Isabelle O’Callaghan, 17, from Rockfield, Killarney in County Kerry.
The accident is understood to have occurred at her home just outside Killarney town.
Locals said that Isabelle, who was a pupil at St Brigid’s school in Killarney, loved horses and was a member of Kingdom Pony Club.
Paying tribute, one of her teachers wrote: ‘’Isabelle was quiet yet determined, with the most gorgeous smile and a wonderful sense of humour.
“She had such a bright future ahead of her, and it is a profound sorrow that she will never get the chance to fulfil.
“My class will feel her absence deeply, but she will never be forgotten.
“Rest in peace Isabelle, being your teacher was such a privilege’’.
Local priest Fr Kieran O’Brien said the community was numb with the news of the tragedy.
He added: “We have heard she was an outstanding individual who loved horses and it was a freak accident that claimed her life doing what she loved.”
Paula Silles, whose son Luke drowned in a swimming tragedy in Tralee last month, said: ‘’Such heartbreaking news. May that beautiful young girl rest in peace.
“We feel their pain having lost our amazing son a few weeks ago in a tragic accident. Sending our love’’.
Isabelle is survived by her parents Eamon and Deirdre and brother James.
Her remains will repose at O’Shea’s Funeral Home, Killarney on Sunday June 29 from 7pm to 9pm.
Funeral arriving at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney on Monday morning at 11.45am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Aghadoe Lawn Cemetery.
Tributes poured in online for the young teenager.
One mourner said: “Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your beautiful Izzy.
“Such a gorgeous girl inside and out, who will be deeply missed.
“Thinking of you at this immense heart breaking time.
“May the memories you shared give you strength in the times ahead.”
While another added: “From one horsey parent to another, I am devastated to hear about the loss of your daughter.
“May she rest in peace and all your treasured memories, in time, heal your broken hearts.”
