Tributes continue to flow after tragic death of 'talented and friendly' Eoin Doyle
12-year-old boy from Ballyhaunis died on Thursday when a car he was a passenger in was struck by a train
Communities and GAA clubs across Mayo and Roscommon are still coming to terms with the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of 12-year-old Ballyhaunis native, Eoin Doyle.
The hugely popular young boy died on Thursday evening when the car he was a passenger in was struck by a train at a level crossing at Kiltybo near Ballyhaunis.
Since the publication of Eoin's funeral details, social media has been flooded with a huge amount of tributes being expressed by GAA clubs across Mayo and Roscommon, and by the wider public in general who are struggling to come to terms with the gravity of the situation faced by Eoin's parents, Declan and Elaine, his twin sister Saoirse, step brother Conor, and a wide circle of family and friends.
Eoin and his twin sister attended national school in Cloonfad just over the border in Roscommon and Principal Shane Morgan took to social media yesterday evening to pay the following tribute: “The Cloonfad NS community and the wider Cloonfad/ Ballyhaunis area are heartbroken by the tragic passing of our 6th class pupil Eoin Doyle. We extend heartfelt condolences to his twin sister, Saoirse and step brother, Conor, his parents Declan and Elaine and the wider Doyle and Corcoran families.
“Eoin was a friendly and kind child. He was a talented artist and athlete, who loved music and a smile was never far from his face. Eoin will be dearly missed by his friends, and all the pupils and staff of Cloonfad NS. Eoin's family, neighbours and the community at large are in our thoughts and prayers. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. May Eoin rest in peace.”
Eoin was on his way home from training with Ballyhaunis GAA Club when the tragic accident occurred and as a mark of respect, the club have suspended all training and match activity, including the senior championship match against The Neale which was was due to take place tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.
He also played soccer for Cloonfad Utd FC and the club paid the following tribute on their social media yesterday evening: Once again a dark cloud has gathered over our club and the local community. It was just incomprehensible when word broke of the tragic passing of Cloonfad United U-12 player Eoin Doyle.
“Eoin has been with our club since the U-7 grade and only last Tuesday evening played his usual all action display in the Cloonfad midfield in Kilkerrin as the team secured a play-off for the league title. He also scored a number of goals for the team this season including a couple of spectacular long range efforts. A tremendous athlete with terrific energy he also had a rare skill nowadays of putting in a clean and precise tackle. Eoin also represented the RDYSL interleague side on a few occasions and was already planning to get back to academy training and matches over the coming months. His teammates and management are heartbroken as are all within our club.
“Eoin 's mother Elaine was one of the driving forces behind girls football in the club over the past few years with his father Declan always on hand to help with training sessions and matches.
“We send our deepest condolences to the Doyle and Corcoran families. All club activities are postponed until further notice as a mark of respect.”
Eoin will repose at Donnellan's Funeral Home, Clare Street, Ballyhaunis on Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral will arrive to St Patrick's Church, Cloonfad on Tuesday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Ballyhaunis Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Donnellan Undertakers Ballyhaunis Facebook Page.