Police name teenage spectator killed at Donegal Rally

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• Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was killed and two others were injured at special stage 12 Gartan Carrington Walker Live News Journalist and Tom Sanders 15:21, 21 Jun 2026 Updated 15:31, 21 Jun 2026 A teenage boy who lost his life after being struck by a vehicle at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday has been identified by Gardaí. ‌ Tadhg Callaghan Carter, 15, was fatally injured and two further spectators were hurt at location 15 on special stage 12 Gartan, after a car left the road and ploughed into the crowd at a left-hand bend, reports the Mirror . ‌ The young boy was taken by ambulance to Letterkenny University Hospital following emergency services being alerted to " an incident involving a participating car ," where he was subsequently pronounced dead. ‌ Two other onlookers remain in hospital receiving treatment for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

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• Tributes pour in after schoolboy, 15, killed during crash at Donegal Rally.

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• "Anyone with information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 916 7100 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.

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• Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis." ‌ The school confirmed it will reopen tomorrow at 11am to provide support for pupils, parents, staff and the wider local community.

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• Tributes pour in after schoolboy, 15, killed during crash at Donegal Rally.

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