The principal of a south Dublin school has paid tribute two former pupils who died on the Greek island of Ios at the weekend, leaving the school community "absolutely devastated."
Andrew O’Donnell, 18, is suspected to have died following a tragic accident, while Max Wall, also aged 18, is understood to have passed away from natural causes while both on the island of Ios. The two classmates had attended St Michael's College in Ballsbridge, and they had just completed their Leaving Cert examinations.
Principal Tim Kelleher at St Michael's College said that the school is open today and offering support to current and past pupils. He told RTE's Morning Ireland: "We are heartbroken. We have a very tight-knit community and these are two fantastic young men with they lives ahead of them.
