Tributes paid to tragic NI man Richard Molloy by pal Aaron Callaghan - friends express relief that two men survived

A NI man who travelled to Turkey with tragic Richard Molloy, 33, has posted a tribute to him online.
By Gemma Murray
Published 8th Oct 2020, 12:16 BST
Updated 8th Oct 2020, 13:38 BST

On Social media Aaron Callaghan - who travelled to Turkey with Mr Molloy and Declan Carson - said: “Thank you folks for all the well wishes and messages, too many to get back to individually but it’s means the world.

“Thankfully me and Declan are safe and back up on our feet but thoughts and prayers are with the Molloy family on the tragic passing of big Richie.

“An absolute gentleman, I’m absolutely gutted.”

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Mr Callaghan, a former player for St James’ Swifts Football Club and Declan Carson were reported to have been left ill following the incident which led to Mr Molloy’s death.

Tributes from friends say: “Great to hear you up and about again bro. Thoughts are with you all out there”.

Another adds: “Glad yas r safe and well big pal and thoughts with the bigmans family”.

More messages say: “Good to hear you are ok mate and up and at it again. Sorry to hear about your mate. Thinking about all of you at the minute!” and “·lad yous are ok big man and so sorry for your m8 keep well buddy”.

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Another post from ST JAMES Swifts F.C says: “Glad to hear your getting better @aaron callaghan from all the Swifts players, supporters and coaches”.

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