Killyclogher mourns second tragic death in less than 2 weeks

by Gráinne Connolly

This week the village of Killyclogher suffered their second tragedy barely weeks apart. 

Year 12 student Elle Towbridge tragically took her own life on Monday night. 

Less than two weeks ago, another teenager from the village, Amy Gordon was found dead in her home. 

The deaths have left a sense of shock among the community. 

Tributes were paid to Elle, the student who went to Drumragh Integrated College, on social media. 

Reported in the Ulster Herald, the principal of Elle's school, Nigel Frith said the school had been devastated by Elle's tragic death. 

"Our first thoughts are with the family of Elle at this very, very difficult time for them and I would like to, on behalf of everyone at the school, extend my sympathies to them."

He went on to say "It's a very strange world we live in today and sometimes we do not always know or understand the pressures that teenagers and young people are under."

Elle will be laid to rest tomorrow at St. Mary's Chapel, Killyclogher at 10am.