A young man who lost his life in a Christmas car crash was a talented musician.
Paul Mooney was killed on Monday evening when the car he was a passenger in was involved in a two car collision on the main N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydooey, Manorcunningham.
Mr Mooney, who was from the village of Ramelton, was in his 30s.
He was a member of the popular high-rated band Boy M5.
He was the son of well-known local couple Gwen and Morgan Mooney and has two sisters.
Local county councillor, Pauric McGarvey said there is a feeling of numbness in the village on the banks of the River Lennon.
He said “We have no words. No words. The Mooneys and the McDaids are two very well-known and respected families. It’s heartbreaking.
“Any loss of a young person in such circumstances is tragic but for it to happen on the eve of Christmas when families should all be together is just devastating.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ramelton will rally around the family as it always does at such times but nothing will take away their heartache.”
Earlier this morning, prayers were said in the local St Mary’s Church for Paul and his heartbroken family.
Mr Mooney is the tenth person to be killed on Donegal’s roads so far this year.
Following last night’s fatal crash, Mr Mooney was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital.
A post mortem was due to take place on his remains this morning.
The drivers of the two other cars involved in the crash were also taken to hospital for treatment.
However, their injuries are not understood to be life-threatening.
Gardaí in Letterkenny Garda Station are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this collision to contact them.
Any road users who were on the N14, on Monday evening 18th December, 2023 between 6.30pm and 7pm and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
Anyone with information in relation to this collision is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 916 7100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
