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David Kent & Paul Healy

Fundraiser launched to help family members affected by Tallaght tragedy as man appears in court over incident

A fundraiser has been launched to help the family of the victims of the tragic incident in Tallaght.

A a GoFundMe campaign which stood at €11,000 at time of writing, was published earlier on Monday with the proceeds going towards the family of 18-year-old Lisa and 8-year-old Chelsea and Christy Cawley.

Tragic twins Christy and Chelsea were stabbed to death and callously thrown out the window of the home after 12.30am on Sunday morning - while their sister Lisa was discovered with stab wounds at the bottom of the stairs.

READ MORE: Man appears in court charged over murders of three Tallaght siblings

Family members and school friends place balloons and flowers at a memorial in Rossfield Estate (Collins Photos)

On Monday evening Andy Cash, 24, appeared before a special sitting of Dublin’s District Court charged with murdering his siblings.

Messages of support and tributes poured in in the aftermath of the incident.

One read: "Rest in paradise buatifull angels watch over your mommy and family and give them strength."

A second person wrote: "The saddest thing I’ve ever heard rip. I am praying for the family".

Mr Cash, of Rossfield Avenue, Tallaght, is accused of three counts of murder at an address in Rossfield Avenue on Sunday, September 4.

Appearing before Judge Patricia McNamara, Mr Cash, dressed in a grey top and tracksuit bottoms, remained silent during the hearing.

The accused stood briefly to acknowledge his presence in court when asked by the judge.

Giving evidence of arrest, charge and caution, Garda Robert Whitty of Tallaght Garda Station said the accused was charged at 19.43pm.

The court heard Andy Cash said “no comment” when each of the charges were put to him.

You can donate to help the family by clicking here.

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