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Gareth Fullerton

Cookstown tragedy: Irish League unites behind family and friends of tragic teens

A minute's silence will be observed before tonight's NIFL Premiership match between Dungannon Swifts and Linfield .

Players, officials and fans will join to pay their respects to the family and friends of the three young people who died in Cookstown last weekend.

Lauren Bullock, Connor Currie, and Morgan Barnard lost their lives following a tragic incident on St Patrick's Day.

The three teenagers were laid to rest on Friday as a community continues to mourn the devastating loss.

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Dungannon Swifts confirmed on Friday that there would be a minute's silence held before the game at Stangmore Park, which kicks-off at 7.45pm.

The club tweeted: "A deeply sad day in our town, Dungannon, today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of Lauren, Connor and Morgan. At our fixture tonight v @OfficialBlues we would appreciate everyone paying their respects during a minutes silence prior to kick off. "

Linfield added on their official website: "The deepest sympathy of everyone at Linfield FC is extended to all those who’ve been affected by this tragedy."

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