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'The nightmare every parent dreads': two recent graduates die tragically while on holiday in Greece

  • Two former pupils of St Michael's College in Dublin died in separate incidents on the Greek island of Ios.
  • Andrew O'Donnell's body was found on rocks in a field outside the island's main town, while Max Wall was found unconscious near the island's port and later pronounced dead.
  • The principal of St Michael's College described the deaths as a "nightmare" and praised the academic and athletic abilities of both students.
  • Classmates who were on holiday with Andrew and Max are said to be traumatized and returning home.
  • The families of the deceased students have traveled to the island, and arrangements are being made to repatriate their remains.
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