The loss of Maud, her sisters say, is a “double tragedy”. Photograph: RIP.ie[ Maud Coffey’s family eager to work with HSE to stop others being killed like their sisterOpens in new window ]The family was a loud, rambunctious one. It was at this point she joined an organisation called the Befrienders, a not-for-profit organisation that seeks to support people with mental health difficulties. Iseult adds: “He obviously had [mental health] challenges, but he just came across as someone really kind with the kids. They are due to meet Minister of State for mental health Mary Butler next week.

Source: The Irish Times February 22, 2026 13:30 UTC