An 11-year-old girl who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca has been named as Clodagh Phelan. The incident happened early this morning.
The child, from County Wicklow, has been remembered as a “beautiful, spirited” child and a talented athlete.
Clodagh’s athletics club, Parnell AC Juveniles, tonight paid tribute to their club member, who they described as a “great athlete” who excelled in a number of sports.
“Parnell A.C. are truly heartbroken to share the devastating news of the passing of Clodagh Phelan, one of our juvenile athletes and friend to many of our younger athletes,” the club said in a statement.
“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.”
Glenealy Camogie Club said in a statement:
“We wish to extend our sincere condolences to all at Avondale GAA & Camogie Club. With heartfelt sadness, we learned of the tragic and untimely passing of Clodagh Phelan, beloved daughter of Liam and Valerie.
“We are keeping Liam, Valerie, their family, extended family and the members of Avondale GAA & Camogie club in our thoughts and prayers during this unimaginable heartbreaking time. RIP Clodagh.”
It is understood the child fell from the seventh floor of a Majorcan hotel where she was staying with her family.
She is understood to have fallen around 65ft in the tragedy which unfolded at around 6.30am on Monday morning at Club Mac, an all-inclusive hotel that specialises in families, in what is being treated as a tragic accident.
An autopsy was expected to take place on Monday.