Irish girl, 11, who died in Majorca family holiday tragedy named locally as athletic clubs pay tribute
Tributes have been pouring in for the youngster, who died at around 6.30am on Monday morning following an accident in the Club Mac Hotel
An 11-year-old Irish girl who died on a family holiday in Spain after she fell from the seventh floor of a hotel in Puerto de Alcudia in the north east of Majorca has been named as Clodagh Phelan from Co Wicklow.
The youngster died at around 6.30am on Monday morning following an accident in the Club Mac Hotel. Paramedics rushed to the assistance of Clodagh and attempted to revive her. However, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Clodagh was a member of Parnell Athletics Club which is located in Rathdrum in Co Wicklow.
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In a post on Facebook the club said that they were "truly heartbroken to share the devastating news" of the passing of juvenile athlete Clodagh.
"Clodagh tragically passed away following an accident on holidays. Clodagh was a beautiful, spirited child and a great athlete who excelled in many sports, not just athletics," the statement read.
"Her family Valerie, Liam, Will, and David and extended family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. As a mark of respect and to allow us all time to grieve the loss of Clodagh, there will be no training until further notice."
Glendalough AC, Roundwood and District Athletic Club, Aughrim GAA and Croghan Athletics Club were among the clubs that today also extended their condolences to the Phelan family.
Glenealy Camogie Club also said that their "thoughts and prayers" were with Clodagh’s parents Liam and Valerie during this "unimaginable heartbreaking time."
It is understood that Clodagh was an "all rounder" when it came to sports. She was a promising athlete, as well as a talented football and camogie player.
Taoiseach Simon Harris posted on X that he was "sad to hear of the tragic loss of Clodagh Phelan.
"So much promise and personality snatched away in a terrible accident. Thoughts with her family and community at this truly awful time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."
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