The school is also working alongside the Department of Education’s psychologist team and following their own critical incident procedures to support her school mates. The floral tribute to Clodagh Phelan outside the front of St Saviour’s NS. Clodagh Phelan.
A floral tribute to the Wicklow school girl who died after falling from a balcony in Spain on Monday has been created in front of her school in Rathdrum, where earlier this week the school community gathered to support one another. In a movement started by heartbroken parents of Clodagh Phelan’s school friends, dozens of bright flowers have been laid under the sign that welcomes people to St Saviour’s NS, where the 11-year-old had starred in the last Christmas play and been looking forward to starting sixth class this September. Clodagh was remembered as a wonderful, happy student who worked very hard at school, as members of the St Saviour’s school community gathered on Monday and Tuesday, still in complete shock at Clodagh’s sudden passing.
Her classmates and other children attending the school wrote messages to Clodagh and planted flowers as a tribute. The school is also working alongside the Department of Education’s psychologist team and following their own critical incident procedures to support her school mates. Principal Antoinette Doyle said the thoughts and prayers of everyone present were with Clodagh’s parents Valerie and Liam, her brothers David and Will, and her wider family and huge circle of friends.
“Clodagh was always smiling and was loved by all throughout the school. She was a great friend to all her class and loved skipping and playing during break time,” said Ms Doyle. Clodagh was a fantastic young sportswoman and excelled at camogie, football, athletics, rugby, hockey to name but a few, but Ms Doyle revealed that she also had considerable musical talents.
“She was a beautiful singer and took on the lead singing part in our most recent Christmas play. Her musical abilities shone as a member of our orchestra where she played the flute. “Clodagh loved animals and loved caring for our hens and chicks in school.
She was a caring, kind sister to her brothers David and Will and was looking forward to being in sixth class in September,” added Ms Doyle. Clodagh Phelan. Clodagh was also a significant figure of inspiration for may of her fellow pupils, not only for her sporting achievements, but also because of her supportive nature towards anyone who needed some help.
“Her kindness shone like a beacon from her and all the infants would run up to her when they saw her. Clodagh was a leader and real inspiration to others, especially with her sporting abilities. She was always offering to help around the school and was the first to help if anyone needed some assistance.
“The Phelan family are a kind, giving family and like Clodagh always ready to help the school with anything that is needed. Clodagh was one of a kind and so talented and we will miss her so much in St. Saviour’s NS,” said Ms Doyle.
On Monday and Tuesday, parents and other members of the school community started to place flowers outside St Saviour’s NS, with other members of the community following suit, resulting in a fitting floral tribute to a much loved pupil. Clodagh tragically lost her life at around 6.30am on Monday morning at the Club Mac hotel in the family resort of Puerto de Alcudia in the north-east of Mallorca, having fallen from a fourth floor balcony.
She had been on holiday with her parents and two brothers. Funeral arrangements have not yet been released, but a book of condolences has been opened on rip.ie.
