RIP.ie notices reveal families' special request after Spain crash claims three Irish lives

The families of three young Irish people who lost their lives in a devastating road crash in Spain have asked that donations in their memory be made to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Michaela Newcombe, Mark McCullagh-Crichton and Amy McCullagh, all in their 30s, died following a collision near Malaga in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A fourth person, Ian McCullagh, Mark’s brother and Amy’s husband, survived the devastating crash but remains in serious condition in hospital in Spain.

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The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the county Westmeath community, with tributes continuing to pour in as death notices for the victims were published on RIP.ie.

Friends, neighbours and loved ones have shared messages of sympathy and remembrance, describing the three as kind, caring and much-loved members of the community.

Michaela Newcombe is survived by her parents, siblings, extended family and wide circle of friends. Tributes have described her as a warm and caring young woman whose smile and personality left a lasting impression on everyone she met.

Her partner Mark is being remembered as a man with a generous nature and a big heart with mourners paying tribute to his character and the positive impact he had on those who knew him.

Amy McCullagh has been fondly remembered throughout the community, with friends describing her as a person whose kindness, warmth and infectious smile touched many lives.

In their notices, the families have requested that anybody wishing to to express their condolences to consider making a donation to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, a charity that assists families in bringing loved ones home following deaths abroad.

Meanwhile, the community in Mullingar has rallied around the bereaved families and continues to pray for Ian McCullagh as he receives treatment in Spain.

Local tributes have described the town as being united in grief following the devastating loss of three of its own.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash remain ongoing.

Funeral details will be announced in due course on RIP.ie.