Spain crash: Young Irish couple among 3 killed in devastating holiday tragedy
A young Irish couple were among three people killed in a crash near Malaga, as a fourth victim remains critically ill in hospital.
The Irish victims of the Spanish holiday road smash have now been named locally in their home town.
They were all from Mullingar in Co Westmeath and included a young couple, and were aged between 23 and 30.
The couple were Mark McCullagh and Michaela Newcombe. The third victim was Amy McCullagh, who was married to Mark’s brother, Ian.
Ian survived the horror crash near Malaga in southern Spain in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Ian is critically ill in hospital in Spain on Monday afternoon.
He and Amy got married in southern Spain in a ceremony in August 2024.
Ms Newcombe worked in a beauty salon in the Westmeath town, where she was head receptionist.
The salon, called Havan Sun Mullingar, is closed today as a mark of respect for her.
Friends of Ms Newcombe have been paying tribute to her on social media.
One said: “Heartbreaking is an understatement, such a kind caring beautiful soul. Michaela was full of life so talented in every way, the gift of the gab, always smiling always a kind word for everyone she met.
"She touched every person she met in this life and I for one am so happy I got to know her over the past few years in Havana, condolences to her family’s friends and all you girls at Havana .. it’s Gona be hard go back in not seeing her beautiful big smile there ..rip to an angel.”
Another said: “I'm so sorry for the loss of your colleague Michaela she was always so nice & smiling anytime I was in - thinking of her family & friends absolutely heartbreaking.”
And another said: “Can’t believe the news. Such a beautiful soul. I’m so sorry to all of you on such a sad loss, her big smile and bubbly personality will be missed so incredibly in there. Prayers for all of you and Michaela’s family. So glad I got to know her, rest in peace Michaela xxx”
And local Sinn Féin councillor Julie McCourt said the town was in shock at the tragedy.
Sahe told the Irish Mirror: “Our hearts are with the families and all who loved them in the Mullingar area and beyond. It is a devastating loss for the entire community and we are holding them in our thoughts and prayers.”
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