Funeral notice for M9 crash victim, 15, removed after wave of abuse
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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In brief
A tragic incident on Ireland's M9 motorway claimed the life of Joe Carthy, a 15-year-old boy, along with four companions when a BMW traveling at dangerous speeds collided head-on with a Hyundai vehicle. The devastating crash, caused by reckless driving in the wrong direction, also resulted in injuries to an innocent family. Following widespread public reaction, the victim's funeral announcement was subsequently withdrawn from circulation.
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Funeral notice for M9 crash victim, 15, removed after wave of abuse
Joe Carthy was just 15 when he was killed with four friends as the BMW he was travelling in was driven the wrong way down Ireland's M9 motorway at 74mph, colliding with a Hyundai and injuring a family
