Woman, 23, killed in horror crash with friends in Ireland was celebrating landing dream job

Chloe McGee, 23, Shay Duffy, 21, Alan McCluskey, 23, Dillon Commins, 23, and Chloe Hipson all died during the crash.

Ms McGee had just secured a permanent teaching job at the Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education in Dundalk, it can be revealed.

Ó Fiaich Institute Principal Padraig McGovern told Morning Ireland that Ms McGee was "celebrating" her new job, which was a "big thing" for her.

"I was speaking with Chloe on Friday and she was full of fun," he added.

"She was full of achievement and success and looking forward to the weekend and within 24 hours that changed, changed drastically."

The 23-year-old was working as a teacher in Dundalk, Co Louth.

The school told students and staff about her death on Monday.

"It is with great sadness that I inform you that our brilliant young teacher of Woodwork and Graphics, Miss Chloe McGee was killed in a traffic incident," the message said.

"Please spare a thought or prayer for Miss McGee's family and all those affected by last night's crash. RIP."

Ireland's new President Catherine Connolly said she was "thinking of them".

She added that she was also thinking of "their families and of those injured".

"May I acknowledge also all those first responders who have worked to support all involved," Ms Connolly said.

The two cars collided a short time after 9pm and the Golf, carrying the five victims, burst into flames.

Another person, also in the Golf and aged in his 20s, is receiving medical treatment in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane McGuinness described the weather as "very bad" at the time of the crash.

He added that the particular part of the road had no public lighting and many dangerous bends.

"This is a real tragedy and I send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims," Mr McGuinness said.

The group of friends were said to be on their way to Dundalk for a night out when the crash took place at Gibstown.

Emergency services were terrified by the carnage at the scene.

Superintendent Charlie Armstrong said it was a "tragedy".

"The loss of five young adults will have a deep impact on families and local communities in Carrickmacross, Dromconrath and in Scotland," he added.

"This is a shocking, devastating event for these families, their communities and the community here in Dundalk."

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