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Sam Roberts

Family of Clodagh Hawe 'devastated' by lack of support after speaking out, activist claims

The family of Clodagh Hawe were "devastated" by the lack of support they received after speaking out about their ordeal, it has been claimed.

Evil killer Alan Hawe brutally murdered his wife Clodagh and their three sons, Liam, Niall and Ryan in August 2016.

Clodagh's mother Mary Coll and sister Jacqueline Connolly spoke about the case on RTE in February.

They called for a public inquiry as they told Claire Byrne about their unanswered questions surrounding the murders and how they are desperate for more information.

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Both Mary and Jacqueline were due to speak at a conference held by Fermanagh's Women's Aid on Wednesday, but Chief Executive of Fermanagh Women's Aid Mary McCann said they were unable to appear as they were "physically, mentally and emotionally drained".

McCann went on to speak on their behalf, and revealed they were "devastated" by the lack of support they received from some in the community.

She said: "This has devastated them.

"They have received support from others and wish you all to know, in their words, support cannot be underestimated in our journey."

McCann also claimed that Mary and Jacqueline rang 11 clergymen for guidance after the murders.

Mary Coll with her daughter Clodagh Hawe (RTE One)

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She added: "No one responded.

"Not one support service came to their door.

"Not Women's Aid, not social services. Nobody.

"And Mary says they would have welcomed and they needed it so much at that time.

"Maybe that's the first lesson we have to learn today."

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