Boyfriend of girl, 18, killed with brother & pals describes running to horror crash scene after haunting last message

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The heartbroken boyfriend of an 18-year-old who died in a horror crash has described the moment he ran to the scene after receiving one last haunting text from her.

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Grace McSweeney, her brother Luke McSweeney, 24, and two friends Nicole Murphy, 18, and Zoey Coffey, 18, lost their lives on Friday when their car overturned in Clonmel, Co Tipperary.

The boyfriend of Grace McSweeney, who was one of four killed in the tragic crash, said she was the “love of my life” Credit: Garda Press Office brochure

Aaron said he received a Snapchat message from Grace before she got into the car

Aaron Costin, who was in a relationship with Grace for two years, told The Sunday Times that he received a Snapchat message from Grace before she got into the car.

Grace’s brother was driving her and her friends to a post-exam results celebration when the accident happened at around 7.30pm near the entrance to Hillview Sports Club on Mountain Road.

“I was looking at the locations [on the Snapchat app] and I saw where she was,” Aaron said.

“Then one of my friends called me and said there had been a crash in Hillview. I thought, ‘that’s her way.’

– I ran from one side of the city as fast as I could, but I couldn’t get up because the guards blocked everything.

He added: “There was something in me that didn’t want to believe it was their car, but I could see the car, and then I knew what it was. It was hard.”

Aaron and Grace met at a party thrown by Zoey, who also died in the accident.

Aaron said: “The first day I met Grace was probably one of the happiest days of my life. We just clicked. She was the love of my life.”

He described the close relationship between Grace and her friends, saying the girls “were just wild fun together”, adding: “You couldn’t keep them apart.”

Aaron’s emotional tribute comes as a memorial vigil is to be held for the four youngsters this evening.

Hundreds of people are expected to gather at 6.30pm at Denis Burke Park in Clonmel.

Yesterday evening, the girls’ principals recognized their talented students.

Zoey and Grace attended Presentation High School in Clonmel, while Nicole attended the neighboring school, Loreto.

‘SADNESS AND DEsolation’

The astonished professors said that all three girls got excellent results in their exams and can’t wait to start the next phase of their lives.

Michael O’Loughlin, headteacher of Presentation High School, said: “Today our school and our city are covered in a cloud of sadness and devastation.

“This morning we mourn the loss of our high school seniors Zoey Coffey and Grace McSweeney, who lost their lives in yesterday’s tragic accident.

“We also remember Grace’s brother, Luke McSweeney and Nicole Murphy, a pupil at our neighboring school, Loreto.

“Zoey and Grace received their Leaving Certificate results yesterday and are about to embark on a new chapter in their lives.

“A day of celebration has now been replaced by unbearable sadness and a sense of great loss for our local community. Our school community is in mourning today. There are no words to express our sadness, pain and grief.”

‘BEAUTIFUL STUDENTS’

Mr O’Loughlin continued: “Zoey and Grace were two wonderful students, loved by all who met them and achieved such excellent results on Friday.”

Headteacher Anne McGrath, from Loreto Clonmel, described Nicole as a “highly valued” pupil and a “faithful friend”.

She said: “There are no words to express our grief, pain and sorrow. Nicole was a wonderful student, highly regarded by staff and students alike.

“During her time at Loreto, she developed into a young woman who was kind, gentle and witty, and was also a trusted and loyal friend.”

The principal said the school community was struggling to accept the “shocking news”.

Mrs McGrath continued: “Nicole achieved excellent results in her Leaving Certificate yesterday and is excited to start the next phase of her life.

“Yesterday’s celebration has now been replaced by such unbearable sadness and a sense of great loss for our local community.

“Especial thoughts go out to Nicole’s parents, Serena and Declan, her older sister (our former student) Zoe, her brother Ryan, her extended family and her close friends. We keep them all in our thoughts and prayers.”

He described the friends’ close relationship, saying the girls “were wild fun together, adding: ‘You couldn’t keep them apart’Credit: https://www.presclonmel.com/ -Collect

Aaron and Grace met at a party hosted by Zoey, who also died in the crash Credit: Garda Media Office Brochure

Headteacher Anne McGrath of Loreto Clonmel described Nicole as a “highly valued” pupil and a “loyal friend” Credit: Garda Press Office brochure

‘We also remember Grace’s brother, Luke McSweeney and Nicole Murphy, a pupil from our neighboring school, Loreto’Credit: Garda Press Office Brochure

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