A fundraiser to help a heartbroken mother pay for her son’s funeral costs after he was struck by a bus in Newry has been launched online.
Dominic McGrath (33), from Iveagh Crescent area of the city, died at the scene in the Mall area on Tuesday.
A death notice has described Mr McGrath, who was known as Domo, as the beloved son of Tina as well as a cherished nephew, cousin and friend.
A statement from his mother Tina said: “On Tuesday 17th December I tragically lost my beautiful son Dominic as he was struck by a bus and sadly lost his life at the scene.
“My absolute heart is shattered into a million pieces words can’t describe… he’s at peace now though.”
Appealing for people to support the appeal, Tina’s niece Olivia Irvine also wrote that it was “only two years ago she (Tina) had to pay out the cost for her beloved daughter’s funeral, Clare Dominic’s sister”.
She added that there was “no way” the family would “be able to get up to funds to cover funeral and burial expenses especially this side of Christmas”.
“It’s so heartbreaking watching her, no one deserves to lose a child let alone lose a child this time of year,” she said.
“Every penny donated, and every share will be greatly appreciated by Tina. Thank you all in advance.”
The GoFundMe page is available here.
