TRIBUTE PAID FOLLOWING TRAGIC DEATH OF ABBEYKNOCKMOY WOMAN IN GHANA

Date Published: 01-Jun-2008

Tribute has been paid to Abbeyknockmoy woman Natalie Higgins following her tragic death in Ghana.

Natalie had been carrying out voluntary work in the West African country for the past week and a half when she was tragically drowned in a swimming accident

She, and two other members of her group, got into difficulty and while the 2 others were saved, Natalie lost her life.

Her parents Noel and Marion were informed of the tragedy late last night.

The 24 year old was due to spend six months working in an Orphanage in Ghana.

Local parish priest Fr Joe O Brien has said Natalie was a friendly and generous person.

Fr o Brien said she was well known in the area and very popular.

He added the parish of Abbeyknockmoy was numb following her tragic passing