The bodies of Andrew O'Donnell and Max Wall, both 18, were discovered on Sunday, and it is believed that the teenagers died in separate incidents.
Greek police are investigating the deaths of two Irish teenagers who were celebrating the end of their school exams on the island of Ios., both 18, were discovered on Sunday, and it is believed that the teenagers died in separate incidents.
Andrew O'Donnell went missing after a night out on Friday, and his body was found on rocky ground early on Sunday morning. It is thought he may have suffered injuries consistent with a fall.Post-mortem examinations are due in the coming days.Up to a hundred students from the school were on Ios to celebrate completing the end-of-school Leaving Certificate, along with hundreds of students from other Irish schools.
On Monday, bouquets of flowers were being left at the gates of the St Michael's campus in the Ballsbridge area.The school's principal Tim Kelleher said the school was"absolutely devastated, the entire community is reeling with the news over the last 24 hours", and said representatives of the parent association had flown to the Greek island to support the families.
Mr Kelleher described Andrew as a"fantastic young man, great sportsman, fantastic footballer" who was academically bright and was looking forward to his holiday and to attending college."Unfortunately both families got the news yesterday that their future had been taken from them and we're obviously devastated for them, their family and friends, and we're here to help and support in any way we can in the next days and weeks," he told RTE Radio.
Mr Kelleher said the group of classmates who had been on holiday with them are"absolutely traumatised" and are on their way home.
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