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Baltinglass Family Grieves Third Tragedy: Funeral Arrangements For 15-Year-Old Molly Dempsey Announced

Molly's death marked the third tragic loss for the family in recent years.

The funeral details have been announced for 15-year-old Molly Dempsey who passed away following a car crash shortly before 5am in Slaney Park, Baltinglass on May 5th.

Molly's death marked the third tragic loss for the family in recent years.

In September 2007, Molly's older brother Roy passed away at the age of 13. Then, in 2016, another sibling, Killian, also passed away suddenly at the age of 16.

Molly's funeral arrangements can be read here:

Gardaí continue to appeal for any witnesses to the collision to come forward.

A garda spokesperson said: “Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam footage) and were travelling in the Slaney Park area between 4.30am and 5am are asked to make this footage available to gardaí.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Baltinglass Garda Station on 059 6482610, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

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