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The family of the Irish teacher who died in the Dubai bus crash on June 6 has described how 'devastated' they are over her death.
Tributes for Fiona Geraghty poured in yesterday from her friends and family, after she was identified as one of the 17 victims who died in the crash.
Geraghty, 27, was from Balbriggan in Dublin and taught at Dubai's School of Research Science. She was on the bus with her partner, who is in a stable condition. The two were returning to Dubai from their Eid Al Fitr break in Oman.
Geragthy's brother, David, told Khaleej Times: "All I can say is that I am devastated by her death, and my family and I, as well as everyone close to her, are struggling with the grief. She was loved dearly and will be sorely missed by everyone."
Her parents had posted a death notice online on rip.ie, which said: "It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Fiona Geraghty, beloved daughter of Christopher and Mary and sister of David and Robert. Tragically, following an accident in Dubai. Fiona will be very sadly missed by her loving parents, brothers, partner Fiachra, aunts, uncles, cousins and a very wide circle of friends, teachers and pupils of St. Molaga's National School, Balbriggan and School of Research Science, Dubai."
Several people also paid their tributes to Geragthy and her family on social media after her brother posted about his sister's passing on Facebook.
"Today is the saddest day of my life. I lost my sister Fiona in a bus accident in Dubai last night. She will be forever in my memory and in my heart as she was loved deeply. RIP Fiona," the post said.
Matthew Kilmurry replied: "Really sorry to hear that, David. My thoughts are with you and your family."
Loraine Morgan said: "There are no words. just know that we are all here to support you and your family and Fiona's partner."
Ireland's Minister of Education and Skills, Joe Mchugh, posted his condolences to the family on his Twitter account.
Desperately sad news from Dubai today & the loss of so many lives in a road accident. My deepest sympathy to parents & family of the young teacher who died in the bus crash. I wish her boyfriend a speedy recovery @IrelandEmbUAE will support you all whatever way they can. 1/2"Desperately sad news from Dubai today and the loss of so many lives in a road accident. My deepest sympathy to parents and family of the young teacher who died in the bus crash. My sympathy also to the teaching community in UAE and all of the couple's friends. The death of a loved one overseas is a deeply difficult circumstance for any family to deal with and our embassy will be there for you," he said.
- Joe McHugh (@McHughJoeTD) June 7, 2019
My sympathy also to the teaching community in UAE & all of the couple's friends. The death of a loved one overseas is a deeply difficult circumstance for any family to deal with & our embassy will be there for you.Details of the funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.
- Joe McHugh (@McHughJoeTD) June 7, 2019
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