Three promising young lives cut short in disco tragedy
A mass booklet from a memorial service in memory of Lauren Bullock (PA)
Three promising young lives were cut short when a fatal crush at a Co Tyrone hotel three years ago turned a night out into a tragedy.
Connor Currie was just 16 years old, while Lauren Bullock and Morgan Barnard were only a year older at 17 when they were among hundreds of people queued at the doors of the Greenvale Hotel for a disco.
However, they were never to return home from the St Patrick’s Day event in 2019.
As the funerals took place, Archbishop Eamon Martin, described a “valley of tears”.
The youngest victim, Connor Currie, was remembered as a “courteous and appreciative” student who wanted to become an accountant.
The Edendork Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) football club member was described by his mother Ciara and father Eamon as a “gem”.
Lauren Bullock was described as a young woman with a “warm and bubbly personality with a very infectious smile”.
The St Patrick’s College student had a passion for cheerleading with Euphoria All Star, as well as being devoted to her dog Benji.
Meanwhile, Morgan Barnard’s humour brightened people’s lives, his funeral heard.
One friend said: “Morgan was my best friend and no matter where he is he will always be my best friend.
“And I am going to love him forever.”
