'An absolute gentleman'

Tributes have poured in for a young Mullingar man who died at the weekend.

Darragh Sullivan from Walshestown died on Saturday at Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar following an accident.

The loving and adored son of Jacinta and the late Seamus (Jimmy) and wonderful brother of Loman, Colin and Éanna, Darragh will be deservedly and forever missed by his heartbroken mother and brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, Lidl work colleagues and a large circle of friends.

Scores of tributes have been paid to Darragh on social media in the days following his untimely passing.

A former colleague of Darragh's said that working with him was a “blessing”.

“He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Condolences to the family.”

Another online sympathiser said that Darragh's untimely death was “shocking sad”.

“The world can be so cruel. Thinking of Darragh's family and friends.”

A number of people who posted condolences described Darragh as an “absolute gentleman”, while the board and staff at Darragh's former national school, St Kenny NS, said that he was “fondly remembered by all of the staff”.

Darragh's remains will repose at Gilsenan's Funeral Home tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 6.15pm and Removal to the Church of the Assumption, Walshestown, arriving at 7pm.

His Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11am, followed by the burial in the adjoining cemetery.