The two young men who perished as a result of last Saturday's car crash in Co Donegal were cousins who did everything together. Cousins Kían and Eoghán Dawson died after the car in which they were traveling struck a wall and ended up in a field at Cross in Quigley's Point on Saturday night. Kían, 16, died at the scene and Eoghán, 20, passed away on Tuesday afternoon from his injuries at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
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The family said "We are the family of the boys involved in the recent tragedy. A quick trip to their favourite place soon turned into a living nightmare. "Two beautiful cousins Eoghán, 20, and Kían, 16, were involved in a fatal road accident and now will remain forever young.
"We would be extremely grateful if you could please donate what you can to help cover funeral costs and alleviate the pressure from our devastated family. Thank you." The online fundraiser to support the cousins' family, whi.