An 11-year-old Irish girl has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Majorca.
The girl has been named locally as Clodagh Phelan from Co Wicklow.
A spokesperson for the Civil Guard on the Spanish island said it received reports of a girl falling from a hotel balcony when her parents were asleep on Sunday night.
It said a person at the hotel reported the emergency the morning after when he found the body.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance, while Spanish police said they are investigating the death.
Taoiseach Simon Harris posted on X to say his thoughts were with the family.
He said: “So sad to hear of the tragic loss of Clodagh Phelan.
“So much promise and personality snatched away in a terrible accident.
“Thoughts with her family and community at this truly awful time.”
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Parnell Athletics Club Juveniles, where Clodagh was a member, described the youngster as a “beautiful, spirited child and a great athlete”.
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In a statement on Facebook, the club said: “Parnell AC are truly heartbroken to share the devastating news of the passing of Clodagh Phelan, one of our juvenile athletes and friend to many of our younger athletes.
“Clodagh tragically passed away following an accident on holiday.
“[She] was a beautiful, spirited child and a great athlete who excelled in many sports, not just athletics.
“Her family Valerie, Liam, Will, and David and extended family are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”
