Overview
- A collision between a car and a flatbed van on the R162 at Corclare, which occurred on Friday, July 24, left the female driver dead at the scene and her daughter critically injured before the child later died in hospital.
- Gardaí say the driver who died was locally named as 53‑year‑old Nell Raven, an English‑born writer who had recently become an Irish citizen.
- The child has been named locally as Irena (Ira) Mereacre and was a pupil at Milltown National School; reports differ on her age, with some outlets saying nine and others reporting ten.
- Investigators from Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examined the scene and Gardaí have asked anyone travelling in the area between 4:15pm and 5:00pm on July 24 to hand over dash‑cam or other footage and to contact Bailieborough Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.
- Local groups and the school have paid tribute and set up support efforts for the grieving family, and investigators have not published any update on the van driver or any charges as inquiries continue.