By Dionne Meehan
THE woman who died in Friday’s horrific road collision at Quigley’s Point has been remembered as a lovely person with a bubbly personality.
Greencastle’s Donna McDermott, aged in her 30s, was the fifth person to die on the county’s roads in just 13 days.
Ms McDermott died when the car in which she was a back-seat passenger, collided with another vehicle.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene at Carrowkeel at approximately 11.15pm on Friday night, September 6.
A garda spokesperson said: “A female back seat passenger, aged in her 30s, was fatally injured as a result of the collision.
“The female driver, aged in her 70s and male front seat passenger, aged in his 50s, were both removed from the scene to Altnagelvin and
Letterkenny University Hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
“The male driver, aged in his teens, of the second vehicle was uninjured.”
Many tributes have been paid following Ms McDermott’s death.
Rawdon’s Bar in Moville said: “Rest easy Donna. You were truly a lovely person with such a bubbly personality. You will be sorely missed. We send our deepest condolences to all the family. God bless you all.”
Gleneely Development Association said: “Our community mourns the tragic death and sad loss of Donna McDermott. Donna will be missed by many. Donna was so thoughtful, helpful and supportive when we were establishing the community defibrillator. The GDA sends our love, strength, thoughts and prayers to Donna’s family, friends and wider community. R.I.P. Donna.”
Centra in Moville, where Ms McDermott previously work, also paid tribute to their former colleague: “For years you were the heart and soul of our Centra family. Front and centre with the craic and shenanigans on our nights out and in. First to lend a hand to whatever we were doing, from putting the fun into our fundraising, knowing who to call on if something needed fixing and you couldn’t do it! Dropping everything to help a friend, the biggest heart and that funny wee laugh, making the tough days easier and the good times even better. You really were a force of nature. They say that stars that shine the brightest only burn for half as long. And you shone bright, Donzo. We will remember you with love in our hearts and smiles on our faces. You will not be forgotten.”
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