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Funeral for 17-Year-Old Mia Keevan Held in Tipperary After Belfast Festival Death as PSNI Inquiry Continues

Mourners in Carrick-on-Suir heard tributes with a plea for young people to look out for one another.

Overview

  • The service at St Nicholas' Church on Saturday invited bright clothing and reflected on her approaching 18th birthday.
  • Her sister, Kyah, described Mia as "feisty, loving and full of life" and spoke of her pride in recently buying her first car.
  • Father Paul Waldron urged teenagers to be cautious and to care for each other, noting the car's log book arrived the day before the funeral.
  • PSNI said its investigation into the sudden death remains active and confirmed seven arrests at the festival for disorderly conduct, assault on police and drug possession.
  • A GoFundMe to support the family rapidly raised about €14,900, highlighting a strong community response.