LAST UPDATE | 31 May 2023

A TEENAGE GIRL who died after a road traffic incident involving a tractor in Co Cavan has been named locally as Keely McGivney. 

Gardaí are investigating the single vehicle fatal collision involving a tractor that occurred on the L2514 at Loughduff, Cavan at around 11pm last night. 

Keely McGivney, aged in her late teens, was fatally injured when the tractor she was in collided with a ditch. Her body has been removed from the scene to the mortuary in Cavan General Hospital where a post mortem will take place.

A male teenager who was driving the tractor was uninjured.

The road is currently closed pending an examination by Forensic Collision Investigators. Local diversions are in place.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.

Local Cavan-Monaghan TD Brendan Smith said that he was “shocked and extremely saddened” to hear of the news.

“My thoughts and prayers are with all her family and friends at this very difficult time. May she rest in peace,” the Fianna Fáil TD said.

“Knowing this community very well I know that they will give all possible support to the family through this very difficult time.”

Fellow Fianna Fáil TD for Cavan-Monaghan Niamh Smyth said that today was a “very sad and sorrowful day for family, relatives and friends” of Keely McGivney.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family, relatives and friends who grieve this sudden tragic death.”

“Her premature death has cast a dark shadow of grief over her sorrowful and mourning community. May all find the strength and support they need at this incredibly challenging time.”

Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the area between 10.45pm and 11.15pm are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Cavan Garda station on 049 436 8800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.