Lauren O'Brien
Lauren O'Brien, a 13-year-old from Tarelton near Macroom, tragically lost her life while competing in a hot rod rally at the Cork Autograss Racing Club track. Known for her vibrant spirit and enthusiasm for motorsport, she was a first-year student at St Mary’s Sisters of Mercy Secondary School in Macroom. Lauren had previously attended Coppeen National School and was well-liked among her peers. The incident occurred when her car veered off course and struck a steel barrier during a heat of the rally, leading to a thorough investigation by local authorities to determine the cause of the crash.
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Recent news mentions
Lauren O’Brien expressed concern after seeing Mr. Csikos's first post, which she deemed seriously defamatory.
Keelings worker fired over claims regarding dead co-workers – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-05
Lauren O'Brien was a 13-year-old girl who died following a crash at a motorsport event in the Republic of Ireland.
Tributes paid to Lauren O'Brien, 13, who died in motorsport crash
United Kingdom· 2025-05-05
Lauren O'Brien was competing in a hot rod rally at the Cork Autograss Racing Club track when the crash happened.
Girl (13) killed driving car in hot rod rally is named locally – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-05