Mayo woman who died in Austria is named

A MAYO woman in her early 30s who has died during a visit to Austria has been named.

She is Rachel McDarby, Rathkelly, Ballinrobe.

A member of a widely known and respected family, the news has cast a dark shadow of loss and sorrow across the community.

Rachel was visiting the St. Johann area in Tirol with family members when she became ill and died.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the McDarby family.

Her funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.

Members of the Claremorris Municipal District passed a vote of sympathy to the McDarby family at their monthy meeting yesterday.