Armagh crash: Funerals for three of the young victims Keith Morrison, Philip Mitchell and Marina Crilly to be held on Friday with Emma Mallon's funeral on Easter Sunday

Marina Crilly, aged 24, Emma Mallon, aged 22, Philip Mitchell, aged 27, and Keith Morrison, aged 22 lost their lives when a grey Volkswagen Golf was involved in a collision on the Ballynahonemore Road at around 2.10am on Sunday, 24th March.

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One of the first funerals will be that of Keith Morrison from Breaghey Road, Tynan, Co Armagh. He was the beloved son of Alwyn and Lisa, loving brother of Denise, Georgina, Emily and Melanie, step son of Christine Wright, dear grandson of Pam and Debra.

His Funeral Service will take place on Friday March 29th at 12 noon in Lislooney Presbyterian Church, Tynan, with committal afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The family has asked for family flowers only, and donations in lieu if desired for Air Ambulance NI c/o any family member or Dominic Muldoon Funeral Director.

Haffey Sports Grounds said: “We are completely shocked and saddened at the sudden death of our beloved Keith Morrison in a road traffic accident at the weekend. Keith has been a part of the Haffey Sportsgrounds family since he was fifteen when he came to work during school holidays alongside his father Alwyn who managed our garage and yard. Since then Keith has become an integral part of our team driving lorries and tractors, maintaining sportsgrounds all over the island of Ireland.

"Keith and Alwyn are much loved at Haffey Sportsgrounds and we extend our deepest sympathies to Alwyn and Keith’s mother Lisa, his sisters, Denise, Georgina, Emily, Melanie, step mum, Christine Wright and the wider circle of family and friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this devastating accident. A funeral service will be held later this week for Keith.

“We will be closed for business on Friday 29th March 2024. We have made this decision as a mark of respect to our friend and colleague, Keith Morrison and to facilitate our attendance at his funeral.”

Philip (Phil) Robert Mitchell from Markethill Road, Collone, was the beloved son of Janet and Roy, dearly loved brother of Keith (Courtney), Andrew (Danielle) and Tracey (Jonny), cherished Grandson of Beth, dear uncle of Curtis, Kayleb, Rhoda-Beth, Harvey, Josh and Hannah.

His family said friends are welcome to call at the family home ( House private after 10pm please). His funeral will take place on Friday at First Presbyterian Church Armagh on Friday 29th March at 2-30pm followed by interment at Ballynahone Cemetery.Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired for Air Ambulance NI c/o K G Cheevers and Son, Funeral Directors, 28 Dobbin Street, Armagh, BT61 7QQ.

His death notice said: “Lovingly remembered by his sorrowing family and the entire family circle. ‘Forever in our Hearts’.”

Mr Mitchell, who was a driver for Lyons European, attended Markethill High School and formerly worked for Derry Refrigerated Transport. He was also well known and highly respected on the rally circuit.

The Motorsport Hub said: “Awful news to hear that one of the car crash victims in Armagh over the weekend was Phil Mitchell. An experienced competitor especially in the junior categories> He was the 2019 Junior Border Rally Champions. Thoughts are with the family circle at this time.”

Emma Mallon, from Middletown, Co Armagh was the beloved daughter of Cathy, Raymond, loving sister of Carrie, Lisa, auntie of Fianna, Saoirse, Rían, brothers in law Christopher, Jordan, dear granddaughter of Carmel, the late Brendan, the late Kathleen and the late Jim Owens R.I.P.

Emma will be reposing at her home 141a Derryhaw Road Middletown, BT60 4RZ. Her funeral is to be held on Sunday at St. John’s Church Middletown for 2.00pm Mass with burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery Madden. The family has asked that the house remain private to family and close friends only and, on Sunday, for family only please.

The family asked for no flowers but donations in lieu if desired to, Air Ambulance donation box in the family home or JJ McArdle & Sons Tel: 028 3752 2480.

Marina Crilly, from Cairn, Collone, Armagh, was the beloved daughter of Sally and the late Jason and devoted mummy to Cillian. She was also the loving sister of Jake and Mark and cherished granddaughter of Corney and Patricia Boyle and the late Joe and Marie Crilly.

Her remains will arrive at St Patrick's Church Ballymacnab this evening (Thursday) at 9pm for prayers and overnight repose in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Her Funeral Liturgy on Friday is at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The family has requested that this evening (Thursday) remains private to family and close friends but all are welcome to Friday's service.

Her death is deeply regretted by her heartbroken mother, son, brothers, grandparents, Cillian's daddy Senan, aunts, uncles and entire family circle and many friends.

Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The thoughts of the entire Police Service are very much with the families, friends and loved ones of these young people who have lost their lives in what was an unspeakable tragedy.“A thorough and sensitive investigation to establish the circumstances of what happened remains ongoing. The Ballynahonemore Road, which had been closed since the collision occurred, has now fully re-opened.“We are asking anyone who might have any information which could assist us to get in touch with the Collision Investigation Unit.“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 180 of 24/03/24.”