Memory of Lisburn twin killed in crash to live on through school memorial

Five years on from the tragedy which left his family totally heartbroken, what would have been Diarmuid’s final days at primary school will be marked with the erection of a lasting memorial to the Frazers’ “wonderful boy”, who will “never be forgotten”.

Thanks to the Lisburn family’s fundraising efforts, current and future pupils at Ballymacward Primary School – where Diarmuid and Cormac were P2 pupils at the time of the accident – will benefit from the installation of an outdoor classroom.

The new octagonal construction will have a green heart-shaped plaque over the door in memory of Diarmuid.

The foundations of the structure will also have a special reminder of the Frazer twins after Cormac was allowed to leave his hand prints in the wet concrete.

The boys’ aunt, Joanne Taggart, explained how their mum Tina and dad Barry wanted to do something special for the school, which has been a great support to Cormac, now 11, his siblings John James, 14, and Orlaith, 6, and the whole family since Diarmuid’s tragic death.

“This year has been tough for Tina and Barry. It marks the end of an era for Cormac at primary school as well as highlighting the fact that Diarmuid will not be with him as he moves on to secondary school,” Joanne said. “But in saying that, the school have been so supportive to all the family under the most difficult of circumstances so it was important for them to give something back, something that will be of benefit to the children and a fitting dedication to Diarmuid.

“We had talked about various things that could be done, but I think it was important to acknowledge the school because they have been amazing. They have been very supportive to the family in general, not just to Cormac, Orlaith and John James when he was there.”