The Parents Council of St Aidan's NS in Kiltimagh have paid a moving tribute to their "beautiful 2nd class pupil Abbigael Moore-Tournié and her loving mother Aisling Moore". The mother and daughter died tragically when their car was involved in a crash with a lorry at Lismoran, Foxford, County Mayo, Tuesday evening, 2nd July 2024. The collision happened on the N26 at approximately 5.
45 pm, resulting in the deaths of Aisling (46) and Abbigael (8). "Abbigael was a beautiful child. So full of life.
Always smiling. It is heartbreaking to think she has been taken so suddenly in such a tragic way. She was a much-valued pupil and friend of 2nd class.
All her friends adored her as she was always so much fun to be around," the parents council said. They added that Aisling was so well-known and liked among all the parents within their school community. "She always had a kind word for everyone.
She was a beautiful soul. Her gentle presence always brought a sense of calm. She was so devoted and proud of Abbigael.
You would never see one without the other," they said. They recounted how Aisling and Abbigael were in school on Friday evening for the Uniform Exchange. "Little Abbigael had her blue eye shadow on and with a twinkle in her eye she said to us 'I think I'm allowed to cartwheel in here since no teachers are around' - without a reply off she went! She was so pleased and happy with herself walking out the door.
"Aisling offered to stay and help which was not unlike her as she was .
