Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden
(née Carlin)

What a tragic loss of three beautiful ladies and their two dogs. I just hope they are gone to a better place and are resting in eternal peace. My deepest condolences to the extended family 🙏

Dear David
As a very humble, loving and caring husband, father and person that you are, I was always able to see your family through you and I could utterly feel the love and care you had for all three of them. All their lit smiles would tell people the happiness and “fun filled life” they had. I would for sure say that you were always their first reason behind, and who wouldn’t be happy and proud to have a caring, loving father and husband like you are. I would read all the writings about their amazing personalities and the positive impact they had in their communities through sports and other activities. I believe everything starts from home and from having a wonderful and loving family.

No one on earth could fathom the depth of your grief and pain, but we can constantly pray and pray that God gives you the power, strength and wisdom of bearing this tragic loss of your beautiful family. I really feel sorry for your loss. Please be aware that my thoughts and prayers will always be with you. I pray that God looks after you and gives you comfort and may the souls of Una, Ciara and Saoirse rest in peace.

Dear Bruce, my old friend. I am so very sorry for your loss. Incomprehensible. Words cannot begin to express my deep sorrow for you all, nor ease your pain. Keep your friends close. You always made friends easily and you seem to have a huge support network. Lean on them.
May God give you strength in these dark hours. Remember those who have left us never really leave us. They live on here in our hearts until we are united once again. Have courage, have faith. Love and prayers,
Louise

Dear Dave,
I am saddened to hear the loss of your beautiful family.💔
Rest In Peace Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden 🙏.

Our deepest sympathy to you all on this awful tragedy. You are in our thoughts & prayers. May your wonderful memories bring you some comfort as you try to cope with this unfathomable loss.

Tragic news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. 🙏

Condolances to all may they RIP

Very sad news to hear of Una's passing. I met Una in Zambia when Ciara was about 1. Sending prayers to the Bowden family during what must be a very sad time for all.

Words can not sum up the feelings I would like to send to you David and to all the Bowden/Carlin family.
The gravity and unfairness of the snatching award of the beautiful spirits that Una, Ciara and Saoirse are is unfathomable.
I for one, as I know anyone that had the fortune to be able to call them friends will miss them tremendously and will forever have a great whole in my heart where their positive and sparkling energy should be. That is how I will always remember them and I can only hope that this will give you some small comfort to know that so many people in Moycullen feel the same.
Rest in peace Angeles

Dear Dave,

What happened was a very shocking news for me. I feel very bad, may you find strength and comfort in the memories of your wife and children, and may their love and presence continue to guide you through this dark period. My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for you and your family.

Dear Dave,
I cannot imagine the depth of your pain, shock and loss. God give you strength and may the souls of your beautiful family rest in peace. Their light will shine for all time through you so do them proud.

You are in our prayers 🙏 so sorry for your loss

My deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of your beautiful wife and daughter to all the extended family brothers sisters parents and uncles neices nephews mother in law father in law ,grief is hard and too loose a family member but three together is something you’d never imagine take care of each other thinking of you all at this sad time may they rest in the arms of the angels in gods heavenly home 💕

So sorry to hear of the tragic passing of Una Ciara and Saoirse. May their souls rest in peace 🙏

Dear David,
I have no words to sooth your heartache at the tragic loss of your beautiful wife Úna and daughters Ciara and Saoirse.
My parents were tragically killed in a house fire in Mayo on the same day.
My condolences to you and your extended family as you grieve such an enormous loss. I pray that you will find something to give you strength in these dark and lonely days. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Úna, Ciara and Saoirse xx

No words can express my sincere sympathy to you David and the family of Una, Ciara and Saoirse. Three beautiful people inside and out. They were such a big part of the community of Moycullen and will be sadly missed. Their smiles lit up the room and their love of nature and animals was as great as their love for each other. Forever young and forever together.

So sad .May they rest in eternal peace and give dad strength 🙏

Deepest sympathy to all of your family, may they rest in peace.

David & family we are so sorry for the tragic loss of your truly beautiful family. Saoirse was such a special little girl & so kind & caring to our daughter. Úna we will greatly miss your warm greetings at the school and in the village and your incredible contribution to Tullykyne school through your wonderful work with the Parents’ Association. May Úna, Ciara & Saoirse rest easy in heaven together.

My sincere condolences to you all on the devastating loss of Una, Ciara and Saoirse. I haven't been able to stop thinking about you all. Will be praying for you and hoping that you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have with them. x

No words can express what you are going through David
May the angels that you have in Heaven watch over you everyday

Deepest sympathy to David and the Bowen, and Carlin families on the tragic loss of U’na , Cira , Saoirse , may their gentle souls rest in peace.

Dave, what heart breaking news to wake up to today. I can't begin to imagine what you must be going through. I loved meeting Una all those years ago in Nepal. Sending all my love and prayers, Saul

Condolences to you David and to your parents and to Una,s Family on the sad loss of your wife and Daughters ,. The Mass was beautiful. Your brother was a great to read the letter about the Family.Will keep you in our prayers. May their gentle soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Sincere condolences to David Bowden and the entire Bowden and Carlin families on the passing of Úna, Ciara and Saoirse. Words cannot express the sorrow the whole country is feeling.May their gentle souls Rest in Peace

There are no words to express our deepest, heartfelt Condolences on the unimaginable , loss of your beautiful Uná, Ciara & Saoirse. Keeping all their family , friends and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers at this heartbreaking time. May they Rest in Eternal Peace and be reunited with their loved ones gone before them. RIP. X

Sincere condolences to you David, to Una’s dad John and to all of the extended Bowden and Carlin families on the tragic loss of your beautiful girls Una, Ciara and Saoirse- may their gentle souls Rest in Peace.
I cannot stop thinking of this unimaginable tragedy and sudden loss-you are all in my thoughts and prayers, may God give you courage, strength and peace during the days, months and years ahead.
Suaimhneas Síoraí Orthu.

Sincere sympathy and prayers for your unimaginable loss of Una Saoirse and Ciara. May you find strength at this traumatic time.

So sorry for the loss of your wife and your daughter..R.I.P. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and all their family at this terrible time...May God give you the strength to carry this heavy cross..Heaven has surely gained three lovely angels...💔💔💔

My heart breaks for you all xx

Pumzika kwa amani Mama na toto.🙏🙏

Sending love and prayers to you David at this unbelievably sad time. Hopefully, in time, all those precious memories will bring comfort. Such wonderful ladies full of love and fun.

Praying that God will bless you David and your three girls will be with you in spirit. Our sincere sympathy to the Bowden's and Carlin's.
Una Ciara &Saoirse Rest in Peace. xxxx

May God give you the strength to cope with your devastating loss, I have two daughters and my heart is broken for you, may your beautiful family rest in peace. 💔🙏🕊️

We send our Deepest sympathy to David on the sudden passing of his 3 beautiful girls no words ❤️ 💔 can say the pain ye are all going trough may there gentle souls rest in peace fly hight

just heartbreaking

To all their family and friends left behind my heart is broken for the burden you all carry. May they all rest in peace and may you all find peace. Always in my prayers 💔

Dear David, I have no words really but i wanted to express to you that i am so so sorry for your sudden and immense loss. I had the please of seeing Una recently and she was such a radiant, energetic positive person. You and all her family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers. Niamh

David, Gus, Eileen and Una's family. Our heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss. We know only to well the devastating feelings you will be having. John and Nicky

We are so sorry for your loss, such a devastating time for you. Our paths crossed briefly in Pakistan and, although we didn't get to know Una that well, she was clearly an exceptional person. But we do remember your loud laughter, David, and hope that someday this will return to your life. Best wishes to you and all of the family.

With heartfelt condolences to David, Andrew and the extended Bowden and Carlin families and friends on the tragic loss of Úna, Ciara, and Saoirse. May they rest in eternal peace and their memory be forever cherished.

May they all rest in Eternal Peace together. So so sorry for your loss.I travel that road frequently , and think of you and all that have lost their lives on the roads of Ireland, My prayers and thoughts are with your family, may they find solace in the many happy memories in time, A cork based mayo woman

Heartfelt condolence to all on the untimely passing of your beautiful family, may they rest in eternal peace. 🙏

Dear David, Andrew and all of Úna, Ciara and Saoirse’s family and friends.

I’m so very sorry for your loss. Úna’s warmth, kindness and sense of fun were a joy to encounter, as was her embrace of the adventure of life in Zambia.

My thoughts are with you all.

Fionnuala

Deepest condolences to David, John and all the Bowden and Carlin Family Words cannot express how we feel on such a heart breaking occasion May their beautiful souls rest in Gods peace forever

So sorry for your loss, rip Una, Ciara and Saoirse🙏

Sympathy at this sad time
May they rest in peace 🙏

Dave,
It was a great shock to learn of the tragedy of loosing Una and the girls so suddenly. After Una’s brave fight with cancer, you would have thought the family had battled enough.
We have fond memories of Una turning up in a Landrover Defender in Zambia to drop ready meals at our house with the girls in the back and her beautiful sunny demeanour. What a pleasure to have known her and to have had her sun shine over us.
Dave, our thoughts are with you as you try to come to terms with such a devastating loss.
Love to you,
Linda and Martin.

Dear David and the wider family of Úna, Ciara, and Saoirse,

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we extend our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you during this incredibly difficult time.

As founding Elephant Chargers, your family has been an integral part of our community, contributing not only with your passion and dedication but also with the fun, warmth and kindness you show to all members of the community.

Words cannot adequately express the depth of our sorrow for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you in any way that you may need. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you shared and in the love and support of those around you.

With heartfelt sympathy,

The Elephant Charge Zambia Community

I cannot even begin to comprehend the loss Mr Bowden is experiencing ... they will be watching over you with their love and you will see them in time ... God bless you and your beautiful family.. Don't forget, they are with you always , just a breath away ...

Heartfelt sympathy to the Carlin and Bowden families on the very sad passing of your beloved Una, Ciara and Saoirse. Rest in Peace. May you find strength every day.

An unimaginable loss and shock for you, David..
Praying you will find strength to cope in the months and years ahead.

In the tough times, remember that one of us, around the country, who are sympathising here with you, will be remembering you and your beautiful family and urging you onwards.. as I am quite sure they will be too..

May the light of heaven shine brightly for them and May they rest in peace.

Deepest Sympathy to David & all the extended families on the tragic loss of Una , Ciara & Saoirse. May they give you all the strength to get through the difficult times ahead. Three beautiful girls taken too soon. Rest in eternal peace 🙏🕊💔

Such beautiful girls, thinking of all who knew and loved them, praying for you, Rip

A lovely,beautiful,happy family and a devastating loss for everyone who loved them,Sincere condolences to David and all family and friends of Úna,Ciara and Saoirse.

May they all rest in Eternal Peace together. So so sorry for your loss.

Beautiful words written by David, and read by Andrew, at today's service to remember Una, Ciara and Saoirse. It is clear that they lived their lives with kindness, consideration for others and fun, and a huge amount of energy. I remember being in awe of Una's sense of adventure, steely determination and calm composure. I remember Ciara's curiosity, pure joy and her huge, huge smile. I’m sorry I never got to meet Saoirse.

Bruce, I'm so glad you met your soulmate and so sad she was taken from you in such a cruel way.
I hope your faith brings you and your wider family comfort. And I hope that all the amazing memories of times with your three girls brings light to darkness. May they rest in peace, always together.
Lest we forget.

To David, John, Gus and Eileen Bowden, Eimear and Catriona, Andrew, Jill and all the family, friends, neighbours and community

I’m so sorry for your tragic loss. May Úna, Ciara and Saoirse rest in eternal peace with the angels and saints. May they watch over you until you are one day reunited in heaven. May God comfort and bless you all .

Deepest sympathy on the loss of your family. God Bless you.

As I watched the funeral of your beloved girls today I thought of all the great memories you have of them and than of all the plans ye had as a family for the years to come, life can be so cruel. God love you and all those who knew and loved your girls.
Take care of each other in the dark days a head.
Forever in our thoughts and prayers.
May the Bowden Girls Rest in Peace.