The greatest of respect to Mickey Harte and his family. I like most/all of you saw his statement on RTE last night and he spoke with such composure, love and dignity to the whole country on what has to be the worst day of his life.

He is clearly a strong, brave man, a credit to himself, his family and his county. His daughter would be proud of him. Now they need to get through this difficult time and the media should leave them alone.

gigoer (Wexford) - Posts: 1998 - 12/01/2011 11:44:11    844559

Michaela may you be beside the angels that look down and give strength to all that grieve of your passing. The shock of such disregard for life, has burdened many throughout the Island of Ireland and indeed the world. This sorrow and love is a result of the sheer joy, you and your family gave us. You and they will be in our hearts and prayers. Rest in peace.

Dromore, Co. Tyrone

HighStoolBandit (Tyrone) - Posts: 133 - 12/01/2011 12:57:48    844639

Micky Harte's interview just blew me away; I felt like bawling. The man is a role model in so many ways and again he shows his compassion and dignity in what must be the worse nightmare in his life. As others have said, he is a credit to our country, GAA, Tyrone and an example to parents. Talking to people down here, I feel many, many people are sad at the loss of such a beautiful young girl in such a tragic, terrifying manner. RIP Michaela.

kerrykerry (Kerry) - Posts: 1779 - 12/01/2011 13:27:13    844674

Sincerest condolences to the Harte and McAreavey families. Whilst she was only on this earth for a short while, she touched a lot of people.

God bless.

Puddersthecat (Kilkenny) - Posts: 1692 - 12/01/2011 13:41:41    844693

R.I.P. Michaela Harte.

PK57 (Louth) - Posts: 1661 - 12/01/2011 13:45:26    844699

To the Harte and McAreavey family's and especially to John sincere sympathy on your terrible loss, your in the prayers of me and my family at this time. God Bless .

williewentwell (Tyrone) - Posts: 1712 - 12/01/2011 15:18:48    844805

RIP

JohnGrace1989 (Donegal) - Posts: 472 - 12/01/2011 15:34:24    844830

My heart goes out to the Harte family and to Michaelas husband. Its one of the saddest things that has happened. I never knew the girl personally but from seeing her on tv she seemed like a gem. I just dunno what the world is coming to, This has deeply saddened me and i only hope that God will look after those who mourn Michaelas death. R.I.P. Tyrones little angel

rebeltrev (Cork) - Posts: 344 - 12/01/2011 16:30:17    844878

I think we are witnessing a defining moment of National grief and outpouring of emotion, this tragedy will live long in the National conscience. My prayers and thoughts are with Michaela's husband John and the Harte family. Mary Queen of Ireland pray for her.

artisan (Down) - Posts: 1794 - 12/01/2011 17:12:38    844928

What has happened is very difficult to comprehend. In your short life you have been a credit to your family and a role model for young men and women throughout the country; Heaven's gain is Ireland's loss. Rest in peace.

muffin (Antrim) - Posts: 128 - 12/01/2011 18:18:56    845009

Michaela may you rest in peace, and may your husband John and your family find solace in remembering that this parting is only for a short time and they will all be reunited some day.

Coalisland Fianna

fiannablue (Tyrone) - Posts: 326 - 12/01/2011 18:52:59    845046

Its times like these when we see the true spirit of the GAA and the Irish people. We are one big family, we slag and slate each other like 2 siblings and when the chips are down we support each other.

RIP Michaela, another angel Gael.

wise_guy (Tyrone) - Posts: 1584 - 12/01/2011 19:04:53    845052

RIP very sad news

D5dub (Dublin) - Posts: 283 - 12/01/2011 19:44:02    845090

Such a terrible thing to happen to one so beautiful , giving and full of life . God be with the Harte family and her poor husband .

mtarps (USA) - Posts: 33 - 12/01/2011 20:39:12    845141

very sad, myself and my wife met michaela and her father after an all-ireland hurling final.They chatted with us for over an hour,lovely,lovely people.We were to meet michaela again as she said she would be coming to offaly in october of that year,we never got to meet.our sympathys are with the harte family at this terrible time. may she rest in peace.

trugael (Offaly) - Posts: 5 - 13/01/2011 10:27:41    845308

She was a lovely girl. RIP Michaela

nacellabeaga (Offaly) - Posts: 700 - 13/01/2011 11:10:59    845343

Sympathies to the Harte and McAreavey family's especially her husband. I was very impressed by the strength and dignity of Mickey Harte during his TV statement. There are not many who could show similar fortitude at what must be an extremely difficult time. May she rest in peace.

mod (Mayo) - Posts: 859 - 13/01/2011 11:35:32    845359

terrible news. RIP. Thoughts and prayers with Husband, family, friends, club and county

Chester1970 (Armagh) - Posts: 509 - 13/01/2011 13:53:53    845497

Shocking News. Another tragic loss to hit a wonderful footballing county.

RIP

Samsforthehills (Donegal) - Posts: 1075 - 13/01/2011 15:43:04    845623

My thoughts and prayers are with Michaela's husband John, Dad Mickey and both families at this very sad time. What a wonderful family and great ambassador's for the GAA both home and abroad.

RIP Michaela.

londoner (UK) - Posts: 110 - 13/01/2011 17:06:03    845699