Funeral of three siblings murdered in Tallaght takes place

THE FUNERAL of Lisa Cash, Chelsea and Christy Cawley, has taken place with their brother Mikey being hailed for his “bravery” in raising the alarm as the tragic event which led to their deaths transpired.

Lisa (18) and her eight-year-old twin siblings, Chelsea and Christy, were killed in a violent attack in their home, with their brother Mikey hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries last Sunday.

Fr Paul O’Driscoll, chaplain of the Dublin Travelling community, was chief celebrant of the funeral mass this morning and paid tribute to their 14-year-old brother, Mikey, for raising the alarm.

Mikey showed great “bravery and strength” in going to get help on the night in question, mourners at the funeral mass in St Aidan’s Church were told.

“Your bravery and strength to raise the alarm, to go and get help is an inspiration of courage and love,” said Fr O’Driscoll.

Three white coffins of Lisa, Chelsea and Christy were brought to the Brookfield church in horse-drawn carriages on Thursday evening as part of the removal service.

The community lined the road outside the church as a piper lead the cortege of family and friends of the deceased.

Coffins carried from St Aidan’s church towards the horse carriages

Pictures of Lisa, Chelsea and Christy were placed inside the chapel along with poems, drawings, and teddy bears.

During the funeral mass this morning, symbols representing the lives of the three young people were brought to the alter.

A football and football gloves belonging to Christy, a cushion and teddy bear for Chelsea, and books about Elvis Presley and driving lessons for Lisa were all brought to the alter.

Following the funeral mass, the three horse-drawn carriages brought Lisa, Chelsea, and Christy, past their family home at Rossfield Avenue one last time.

A green lamborghini sportscar was present at the funeral this morning

A green Lamborghini sportscar was present outside the church while several scramblers and motor bikes paid tribute to the siblings along the route to their final resting place, at Bohernabreena Cemetery.

President Michael D Higgins was represented at the funeral mass by his aide de camp, Lt Stephen Howard.

Taoiseach Michéal Martin was represented by his aide de camp, Cpt Neil Dunne.

Hordes of tributes and posters have been left outside the home by family, friends, and loved ones of the three deceased.

Andy Cash (24) has been charged with the murder of his two sisters and brother.