Flowers left at St Michael’s College as school contemplates double tragedy

The school is run by the Spiritians order. The chair of the Spiritians Education Trust Pat Kitterick arrived around lunchtime and read a prepared statement. He said the school community was “shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of two young men, recent past students of St Michael’s College here in Ailesbury Road.

“Also to the board of management and all our teaching staff here in St Michael’s. We will stand with them as they in turn support the parents and the wider college community. We are praying together and in solidarity with all of those who are mourning today.” Another pupil, who is going into sixth year, said they will have to consider carefully whether or not such group holidays after the Leaving Certificate are appropriate.

Many parents left flowers at the school gate. For them is the realisation that at some stage their children have to be allowed their freedom, but with that freedom comes risks.

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