A Newry mother-of-two has sadly succumbed to her injuries in hospital following an accident in Dublin at the weekend.
Danielle O’Keane was involved in a horrific crash involving two vehicles at North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 at around 11pm on the way to meet her husband after a Westlife concert in the city on Saturday (September 26).
Aged in her 30s, Daneille was a beloved wife and devoted young mum of two boys, aged five and two.
Following the tragic incident, Danielle was immediately rushed by ambulance to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
She spent the following days on the intensive care unit at hospital on a ventilator and had suffered a severe brain injury, as a result of the horrific accident.
Both the local community and those from far and wide rallied behind Danielle’s family over the last week, sending positive thoughts, prayers and well wishes.
Over £114,000 has also been raised for her devastated family via a GoFundMe page, launched by her aunt, Jackie Mullan.
Tragically, Danielle passed away on October 1.
A death notice described her as the much loved wife of Dave and dear mother of Caolán and Cillian, beloved daughter of Michael and Pauline, and dear sister of Barry and her twin Sean.
The devastation that has swept across the wider Newry area has been made clear in the many hundreds of tributes paid to the “gentle soul” and “wonderful mum”.
One person said: “The most beautiful girl and devoted mum. I am just so sorry to hear this awful news. I will miss Danielle’s warm smile and chat at the school gates. Sending love, prayers and strength to Danielle’s husband, children and entire family at this terrible time.”
Another added: “Danielle was a beautiful kind hearted girl, who didn’t deserve for this to happen. Keeping all her family in my thoughts and prayers, may Danielle rest in peace xx.”
“Just no words – a lovely and friendly girl. Thinking of her two beautiful boys, her husband and her entire family who will have been left with a massive hole in their hearts now! Doesn’t even bare thinking about. The comments really paint a picture of how highly thought of she was. Rest in peace beautiful girl,” said another.
Her heartbroken family will be kept in the thoughts and prayers of all those who knew and loved her in the coming weeks and months.
Danielle’s funeral details will be announced in due course.
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