Fundraiser set up for families of Derry cousins killed in Inishowen crash

A fundraiser has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of the two Derry cousins killed in a crash in Inishowen on Saturday night. 

Eoghán Dawson and Kían Dawson-Kirk died in the single-vehicle crash at Cross on the road between Quigley’s Point and Carndonagh at around 11.15pm on Saturday.

Donations have been flooding into the family since the launch of the GoFundMe page, with over £20,000 being donated at the time of writing. 

The post on the fundraising page said: “We are the family of the boys involved in the recent tragedy. A quick trip to their favourite place soon turned into a living nightmare. 

“Two beautiful cousins, Eoghán (20) and Kían (16), were involved in a fatal road accident and now will remain forever young. 

“We would be extremely grateful if you could please donate what you can to help cover funeral costs and alleviate the pressure from our devastated family. Thank you.”

Kían’s funeral will be held on Thursday with 11am requiem Mass in St Brigid’s Church.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam and were travelling in the area at the time are asked to make the footage available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Buncrana garda station at 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.