Fundraiser launched to cover funeral and repatriation costs for Louth crash victim

Bellshill Amateurs football club in Scotland has launched a fundraising appeal to support the family of 21-year-old Chloe Hipson, who tragically passed away following a road traffic collision in Dundalk on Saturday night.

Chloe, originally from Bellshill, North Lanarkshire, was the beloved daughter of Ryan and Toni Hipson, sister to Ryan and Tommy, and aunt to Brodé. Her sudden death has left her family, friends, and wider community heartbroken.

Chloe was a 2nd year Quantity Surveying student, who joined DkIT in September of this year.

The club is encouraging contributions towards funeral costs and the expenses involved in bringing Chloe home.

A GoFundMe appeal has already raised £27,447 from 1,200 donations, surpassing its initial target of £15,000.

A gathering for family and friends is scheduled for Wednesday, November 19th, in the Eternity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk (A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road) from 4pm to 7pm.

The GoFundMe can be found at: gofundme.com/f/chloe-hipson

Communities across Louth, Meath and Monaghan continue to mourn the devastating loss of five young people following last Saturday’s fatal crash on the Ardee Road. This week, the families of three of the victims have announced funeral arrangements as relatives, friends, and neighbours prepare to pay their final respects.

Alan McCluskey, who tragically died alongside his girlfriend Chloe McGee, will repose at his home from 10am today. Removal will take place on Friday, 21st November at 9.15am to St. Peter and Paul’s Church, Drumconrath for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial will follow in Drumconrath Cemetery.

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Chloe McGee will repose at her residence in Barnadonagh on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2pm daily. The house will be strictly private on Saturday. Her funeral cortege will walk via The Pound before arriving at St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross for Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday. She will be laid to rest afterwards in the family plot in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Carrickmacross (A81 K253).

Dylan Commins from Ardee will be reposing at his home on Wednesday and Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, Dylan will be removed on Friday at 1.15pm to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee for 2pm Funeral Mass. The service can be viewed via the parish webcam. Burial will follow in Old St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family has requested family flowers only and no Mass cards.