Northern Ireland footballer Niall McGinn dedicated his goal during their 2-0 victory over Estonia to the three young people who passed away in Cookstown on St Patrick's night.
McGinn landed the opening goal during their Euro 2020 qualifier. The former Dungannon Swifts man paid tribute to Lauren Bullock (17), Connor Currie (16) and Morgan Barnard (17) who tragically died at the Greenvale Hotel.
All three went to school in Dungannon.
Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph after the game, McGinn said it was a "desperate time."
I was devastated when I heard the news. It was in the back of my mind to do well in the game against Estonia and score a goal and thankfully I did that.
The little girl only lives two doors down from my sister and it is so, so sad what happened. My sister was down at the house the other day and my mum has been along as well. I saw the remains coming home and it has been a desperate time for all the families involved.
The 31-year-old went on to cite the impact it had on the community.
"I have spoken to a lot of people and everyone in Donaghmore is devastated, and if me doing well and scoring a goal on the international stage can bring any sort of shed of light to the local community that is good. It was an important goal for Northern Ireland, but it was for my local community as well."
