A young Irish girl who died on a family holiday in Spain has been named as Clodagh Phelan from Co Wicklow. The 11-year-old died after she fell from the seventh floor of a hotel in Puerto de Alcudia in the north east of Mallorca at around 6.30am on Monday morning.
Advertisement Paramedics responded to the incident, but Clodagh was pronounced dead at the scene. Clodagh's athletics club – Parnell Athletics Club, based Rathdrum, Co Wicklow – said they are “truly heartbroken” at the news of her death. “Clodagh tragically passed away following an accident on holidays.
Clodagh was a beautiful, spirited child and a great athlete who excelled in many sports, not just athletics. “Her family Valerie, Liam, Will, and David and extended family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. As a mark of respect and to allow us all time to grieve the loss of Clodagh, there will be no training until further notice,” the club said.
Advertisement Glenealy Camogie Club also extended their condolences to her family at this “unimaginable heartbreaking time”..
