THE parish priest of Glenfin, Fr Lorcan Sharkey, has said those involved in the fatal road collision in Cloghan on Saturday need our prayers and support.
A teenage motorcyclist died following the road collision which occurred on the R252 at Cloghan at around 4.30pm.
He has been named locally as 16-year-old Josh Morrow from Glenfin.
The collision involved a car and a motorcycle.
Gardaí say the motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has been removed to Letterkenny University Hospital.
No other injuries have been reported.
Speaking to the Donegal News, Fr Sharkey said the community has been devastated by the fatality.
He offered prayers for the young teenager, and the driver of the car, during Mass last evening and again this morning.
“It’s just terribly sad and our thoughts and prayers are now needed, and not just for the family and friends of the person who died, but also the driver of the car and their family.
“We aren’t used to things like this happening in Glenfin. I have been a priest here for over 20 years and this is the first time I have attended the scene of a collision where a motorcyclist has died.
“We can only pray and support everyone involved at this time.”
The R252 Ballybofey to Glenties road has reopened today.