'Shocked and saddened' - Employer pays tribute to Colm

Colm Murray's employer says that he was a popular member of staff, whose colleagues are “shocked and saddened” by his untimely passing.

Speaking to the Westmeath Examiner, Bill Collentine of Collentine Plumbing said that apprentice plumber Colm was a valued and popular member of the team.

“He was a very talented young man, both at his work, he worked with us as an apprentice plumber, and at sports. He was into hurling and football and had his life all ahead of him. He was also very bright.

“He was with us about 18 months to two years. He worked very well with the other plumbers and was well liked by them.

“We'd like to send our sympathies and condolences to his family at this sad time. It is hard to believe.”

A talented dual GAA player with Coralstown Kinnegad in football and Raharney in hurling, Colm died from injuries sustained when the car he was travelling in was involved in a collision on Monday night.

Survived by his heartbroken parents Eddie and Helen, and sister Therese, Colm's funeral will take place in St Agnes' Church, Coralstown at noon tomorrow, Friday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining ceremony.