Tragedy on M9 Sparks Community Vigil | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

A horrific head-on collision on the M9 highway has shattered a community, claiming five teenage lives and leaving three others—two sisters and a seven-year-old boy—in serious but stable condition. As families grieve, neighbors rally, organizing a Friday evening vigil in Graiguecullen to honor the victims and support the survivors. A GoFundMe page, launched by a close friend of one sister, has already raised over half a million euros, reflecting the overwhelming generosity of the public. Parish priest Father John Dunphy urged the community to offer both prayers and practical help, noting that…