Buncrana Pier Tragedy: Family to be laid to rest on Thursday

These are the heartbreaking pictures of five members of the one family who tragically died at Buncrana's pier on Sunday night.

Ruth Daniels and her daughter Jodie Lee, died alongside her son in law Sean McGrotty and his two sons Mark and Evan in the Donegal accident which has shocked the north west.

Ruth Daniels, who lost her life along with her daughter, two grandchildren and son-in-law in the tragedy at Buncrana Pier on Sunday night.placeholder image
Ruth Daniels, who lost her life along with her daughter, two grandchildren and son-in-law in the tragedy at Buncrana Pier on Sunday night.

The funerals of all five will take place on Thursday from Holy Family Church, Derry.

Jodie-lee Daniels, who died in the Buncrana tragedy on Sunday evening.placeholder image
Jodie-lee Daniels, who died in the Buncrana tragedy on Sunday evening.
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