Louise James, who lost her partner, two sons, sister and mother, with her daughter, Rioghnach-Anne (10). Photograph: Brian Lawless/PA WireA mother who lost five members of her family in a pier tragedy 10 years ago has said it “feels like it was yesterday” as hundreds came out for a memorial walk. With the 10-year anniversary of their deaths approaching, hundreds attended a memorial walk in Buncrana wearing red and white. Donations for the walk were collected for the RNLI, and the walk finished at Lough Swilly RNLI lifeboat station. She added: “It was great just to support the RNLI and the good work that they really do.

Source: The Irish Times March 22, 2026 21:43 UTC