“There are no adequate words in the face of such pain” - Bishop Donal McKeown of Derry.
"At this profoundly painful time I pray for those who have died, and ask also for prayerful support for their grieving families, fellow students and loved ones.”
Hospital teams invite parents and families to attend first service of its kind for Children's Units and other services that have cared for children who have died.
Rugby players, Munster's John Hayes, Ulster's Rory Best and Leinster's Sean O'Brien lend support to Embrace FARM ecumenical service.