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Case No. 3636Road traffic collision (fatal) · Co. Mayo · 1 Mar 2026

Cian Farrell, 18, and Padraic Tuffy, 19, killed in single-vehicle crash at Laghtadawannagh, Co Mayo

Cian Farrell, 18, and Padraic Tuffy, 19, were killed in a single-vehicle crash on the L5140 at Laghtadawannagh, near Ballina, Co Mayo, shortly after 4.15am on Sunday 1 March 2026. Two teenage boys and a girl sustained non-life-threatening injuries; all five had been travelling in the same car. Cian's funeral was held at St. Muredach's Cathedral in Ballina on 6 March 2026.

  1. Reported4 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPadraic Tuffy, 19, and Cian Farrell, 18, died and three other teenagers were injured in the crash. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatBoth Padraic and Cian were pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe injuries of the three other teens are described as non-life-threatening. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatCian Farrell, 18, died in the crash (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatIt was a single-vehicle collision (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatPadraic Tuffy, 19, was also killed in the crash (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo teenage boys and a girl sustained non-life-threatening injuries (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatAll five people were travelling in the same car (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the L5140 at Laghtadawannagh near Ballina. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe three other injured teens were taken to Mayo University Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereBoth victims are from Ballina in Mayo. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe crash occurred on the L5140 at Laghtadawannagh, near Ballina, Co Mayo (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe crash happened shortly after 4:15am on Sunday 1 March 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe crash occurred shortly after 4.15am on Sunday 1 March 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenPadraic Tuffy was laid to rest on Friday 5 March 2026 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage and witnesses (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherPadraic's grandparents are Michael and Chrissie Kelly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCian's mother is Louise and his brothers are Mikey and Jimmy. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe eulogy described Cian as irreplaceable to his friends (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherCian's mother is named Louise (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Teen killed in horror crash was 'irreplaceable' & 'gift from god', funeral hears

    Funeral coverage; eulogy described Cian as 'irreplaceable' and 'a gift from god'; Padraic Tuffy was also killed and laid to rest on Friday; Gardaí appealing for dash-cam footage and witnesses.

    victim, Cian Farrell, 18, male, irish (judged from name)Cian Farrellvictim, Padraic Tuffy, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Padraic Tuffyvictim, teens, malevictim, teens, malevictim, teens, female
  2. 4 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    'Taken way too soon': Teens killed in Mayo crash to be laid to rest this weekend

    Details of the funerals for both victims, including locations, times, burial grounds, and family tributes.

    victim, Cian Farrell, 18, male, irish (judged from name)Cian Farrellvictim, Padraic Tuffy, 19, male, irish (judged from name)Padraic Tuffyvictim