Tributes paid to mother of three who died after falling down stairs

Sean Ryan

Tributes have been paid to a mother of three who died after falling down the stairs in her home in Ballincollig, Co Cork last Friday March 13th.

Kelly Cremin (32) leaves behind three children Katie, Rebekah and Callum, as well her mother Sara and brother Mark.

Cremin was well-loved in her community, with many telling of her love for dogs and music. Flowers have been left at the scene by friends and neighbours.

Cremin grew up in Innishmore estate and has relatives in the Ballincollig area still, according to locals. The weekly Park Run in the local regional park was cancelled on Sunday morning as a mark of respect.

Gardaí initially carried out an investigation before revealing that her death was an accident. A full post-mortem examination was conducted at Cork morgue on Saturday by Dr Yvonne McCartney. It indicated the injuries involved were consistent with an accidental fall.

Friends have been paying tribute. One friend wrote "God only takes the best... Kelly one in million and thinking of your kids and Mother especially."

Local Sinn Féin councillor, Joe Lynch, who lives in Innishmore, spent Friday evening with residents near the scene and shared how the community has been "shell-shocked" by the news.

"In the first instance, my thoughts go out to Kelly and their family. This is a truly shocking incident, and it has caused major upset in what is a close, tight-knit community.

"As a lifelong resident of the estate, I have spent the evening with friends and neighbours, and all I can say is that everyone here in Innishmore is shell-shocked."

Her remains will lie in repose at Crowley’s Funeral Home in Ballincollig on Wednesday March 18th from 5.00pm with prayers at 6.00pm.

Requiem Mass will be held at 11.00am on Thursday 19th March in the Church of Christ our Light, Ballincollig.

Her funeral will be held afterwards at St Columba’s Churchyard Cemetery, Bweeng.