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a free account to join the discussion Advertisement More Stories Tadhg Callaghan CarterGarda Press Office Teenager killed following incident at Donegal International Rally named A teenage spectator was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. 12.19pm, 21 Jun 2026 Share options THE TEENAGE BOY who was killed in an incident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday has been named. Shortly before 5pm on Saturday, emergency services and gardaí were alerted to an incident involving a participating vehicle at Trentagh, close
to Kilmacrennan, at the Gartan stage of the three-day event. A teenage spectator was taken to Letterkenny University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The deceased has been named as 15-year-old Tadhg Callaghan Carter. Advertisement The local coroner has been notified, and a port-mortem examination will be arranged. The road has since been reopened. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses who were present at ‘Location 15 on Special Stage 12 Gartan’, particularly those with mobile phone or dash cam footage in the area. Anyone with
information is asked to contact Letterkenny Garda Station at 074 916 7100 or the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111. A garda spokesperson said investigations are ongoing and further updates will follow. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone. A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Diarmuid Pepper
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