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IT HAS BEEN confirmed that the two women who died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a beach in Kerry were nuns who were there for a holiday.
The woman, named as Sisters Imelda Carew and Paula Buckley, were taken out of the water yesterday evening at Inch Strand. They were airlifted to Kerry General Hospital where they later died.
Today, the Union of Presentation Sisters said the two elderly women had been on holiday in Kerry.
Congregational leader, Sister Mary Deane said:
We are all stunned and shocked by this tragedy. Words seem inadequate to express our loss and sorrow as we come to terms with the tragic events that unfolded on a beautiful sunny evening. It is a tragic loss for all of us and for their families. These two wonderful women have been a source of inspiration and blessing to many people throughout their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families, communities and friends of our beloved Sisters at this time.
TD Mattie McGrath also expressed his sympathy for the women’s families and community.
“It is indeed a tragic loss,” he said. “Sisters Carew and Buckley have been a source of inspiration and blessing to many people throughout their lives, in their Ministries and Communities which encompassed the dioceses of Cashel and Emly, Ossory, Waterford and Lismore, Ferns and some of the diocese of Dublin.”
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RIP SISTERS
Why would 5 people give “thumbs down” to this comment?
Some people press the red thumb button by accident on a smartphone or tablet, and you cannot undo it. I wish people would stop bringing it up to be honest, it’s quite annoying and has little to do with the story. That aside, RIP to these two women who died in tragic circumstances.
Ah yes you can change it. It has been possible to change it for months. People red thumb such comments for nothing else other than to be controversial.
Tragic…. Thoughts and prayers for their families and friends.
So sad. Recent studies say the typical drowning victim doesn’t even have a chance to call for help. A small rip current, or a breaker can knock them over, and in a panic they inhale water to the lungs, choke and die, all while under the water, for just a few moments. I don’t know what happened here but the typical case follows the pattern above. Panic can equal death in so many circumstances, like oversteering a car to avoid a road hazard.
This is true, Drowning is silent and has a deceptive way of presenting itself.
So sad to hear of traffic accident in Kerry. I knew Sr Imelda who lives close to us. Both nuns will be a big loss to the Presention community and to all the people they served so selflessly. Two great people gone to heaven. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and communities. May they RIP.
Sorry meant to write “Tragic” not “Traffic”
Sr Paula Buckley was a lady, my principal in secondary school. She was a truly inspirational person and although it seemed strange as a teenager, she always felt like a friend. Sr. Paula once caught me skipping school in the graveyard next to the school. She sat with me for over an hour and we chatted about all sorts of things, she went back to school and told me to come up when I was ready. I have met her several times over the years and the last time I got to speak to her at our 20 year school reunion I got to tell her how much it meant at the time to have someone on my side. The presentation sisters have lost a truly inspirational lady.
May they both rest in peace in Jesus arms.
God rest and reward two great women… Ireland has Lost two heroic women !! Hope they get a just reward and welcomed home on the eve of Mary’s great feast.. The assuming into glory !! RIP
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Michelle thanks for removing that comment.
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