- Greek police investigate deaths of Irish teenagers in separate incidents
- Community mourns loss of St. Michael’s College graduates
- Consular assistance provided as investigations continue
On Sunday, 18-year-olds Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall were found dead in separate instances.
Two Irish teens who were on Ios to celebrate their school exams died. The Greek police are investigating.
On Sunday, 18-year-olds Andrew O’Donnell and Max Wall were found dead in separate instances.
Andrew O’Donnell was found dead on Sunday morning after a Friday night out. There is a possibility that he sustained injuries consistent with a fall.
Separately, on Sunday afternoon, Max Wall was discovered incapacitated in the port area.
In the upcoming days, necropsies will be performed.
Both young males were recent St. Michael’s College graduates in Dublin.
One hundred school pupils and hundreds from different Irish institutions celebrated their Leaving Certificates in Ios.
Flowers were placed at the gates of the St. Michael’s campus in the Ballsbridge neighborhood on Monday.
Tim Kelleher, the school’s principal, stated that the school was “absolutely devastated, and the entire community is reeling from the news of the last 24 hours,” and that representatives of the parent association had flown to the Greek island to offer support to the families.
Mr. Kelleher characterized Andrew as a “fantastic young man, great athlete, and fantastic footballer” who was academically gifted and eagerly anticipated his upcoming vacation and college enrollment.
According to him, Max was “extremely intelligent,” “passionate about rugby,” and “had the world at his feet.”
“We’re obviously devastated for them, their family and friends, and we’re here to assist and support in any way possible over the next few days and weeks,” he told RTE Radio.
Mr. Kelleher said their vacationing classmates are “completely traumatised” and returning home.
The patrons of St Michael’s College, the Spiritan Education Trust, conveyed their condolences to the families of the deceased students.
In a statement, the organization said, “Our sympathies are with the parents and families of these two young men, who are experiencing incalculable loss today.
“We extend our deepest condolences and support to their bereaved families, to all in their wider circle of friends and classmates who will be mourning their passing, as well as to the Board of Management, school leaders, and all of our colleagues at St Michael’s College.”
Irish Foreign Affairs is aware of both situations and giving consular support, but will not comment.
