'She was fierce popular' - principal's tribute to Lauren O'Brien (13) who died in accident at West Cork race track
Briefly

Lauren, a 13-year-old student at McEgan College in Macroom, suffered fatal injuries in a tragic accident at a motor racing event in west Cork. The Cork Autograss Racing Club event was ongoing when the incident occurred. In the aftermath, the school community came together to mourn Lauren, with classmates gathering to share memories and condolences. The school prepares for a challenging week ahead, with the Department of Education providing psychological support to students and staff. Tributes highlighted Lauren's kind nature and confident personality, impacting her peers quickly despite her short time at the school.
Gardaí began a forensic investigation at the scene of the incident this morning.
Lauren was an unusual girl in that she was calm and relaxed and confident.
She was only here since September but everybody knew her.
The college Principal, Trish Lynam, and Deputy Principal, Hugh Coughlan, opened the doors for Lauren's classmates and their parents.
Read at Irish Independent
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