Community mourns as Carlow crash victim Michael Kelly is laid to rest

Carlow car crash victim Michael Kelly was laid to rest today in Co Carlow.

The 25-year-old from Nurney, Co Carlow, was buried today in Hacketstown Cemetery.

A requiem mass took place at 1pm, after which Michael was laid to rest with his grandparents in the cemetery.

Michael is predeceased by his loving dad Michael, grandparents Mick (Kelly) and Peg and Bill (Byrne). Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Rita, brother Jordan, girlfriend Sasha, uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends.

Yesterday, his two friends who also died in the crash, Katie Graham and Daryl Culbert, were laid to rest.

The three friends tragically died in a road traffic collision in Carlow last week.

Prior to the funeral, Carlow’s Michael Davitts GAA Club paid tribute to their former player.

“The whole County and beyond have been in shock since the news broke of the horrific accident on the Wexford Road on Wednesday night that claimed three young lives. But the whole of the Michael Davitts community have been heartbroken since discovering that our former player, Michael Kelly, was one of the lives to be lost so tragically.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with Michael's mother Rita, his brother Jordan, girlfriend Sasha, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends, as well as all of those affected by this tragic accident. May he rest in peace.

“Deepest sympathy to Rita, Jordan and Sasha on the heartbreaking pain of Michael's passing. There are no words, I hope however everyone's thoughts and prayers along with the eternal presence of Michael's soul and spirit will help you through these dark days,” someone wrote in tribute.

“Sincere sympathy to Mrs Kelly, Nathan & Sasha on the loss of your lovely Michael.. thinking of ye all at this heartbreaking time, May he rest in peace with his Dad by his side,” a friend wrote in tribute.