Tiarnán Trainor: Boy, 13, dies after quad bike crash near Newry

Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after a quad bike crash close to Newry.

Tiarnán Trainor was injured within the incident on Low Street simply exterior Killeavy on Thursday.

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast however later died from his accidents.

St Paul’s Excessive College in Bessbrook described Tiarnán as a “a lot cherished and standard 12 months 10 pupil” who had lately been elected to serve on its pupil council.

In an announcement, the varsity mentioned Tiarnán had “an infectious character” and was well-known all through the varsity as a “lorry fanatic”.

It introduced that the varsity oratory can be open on Saturday and Sunday for pupils and their households to come back collectively to recollect Tiarnán.

“Following the return of pupils to high school subsequent week, the Training Authority’s Essential Incident Group, in addition to college employees, might be accessible to assist and help pupils at this very unhappy time,” the varsity added.

Christine Fearon, Vice Principal of St Paul’s Excessive College, referred to as the information “devastating”.

She described Tiarnán as “a stunning cheeky chappy” that was “very likeable and vigorous”.

Ms. Fearon mentioned Tiarnán was ” very talked-about” and was lately elected to characterize the 305 pupils in his 12 months group.

“He was an exquisite younger lad and he’ll depart a large void in St. Paul’s,” she added.

Jonesborough Major College, which Tiarnán beforehand attended, mentioned: “As a group we stand in compassion with Tiarnán’s household, understanding that phrases can not soothe the heartbreak of loss nor grief, particularly when a life ends so prematurely.

“Tiarnán was a vigorous and spirited boy, who might be fondly remembered by all.”

Killeavy GAA membership mentioned it was “heartbroken” by the dying of Tiarnán, who had been a participant for its under-14 boys crew.

Members of the membership described him as a “pleasure to educate”.

“He loved enjoying matches and might be remembered by us all for his glowing and constructive character, all the time jovial and energetic amongst his teammates and really nicely mannered younger lad.”

“He might be enormously missed by his younger teammates and coaches,” the membership added.

The twelfth Armagh Slieve Gullion Scouts mentioned its leaders and members “are deeply saddened” to study of the dying.

“We now have many fond recollections of him in Cubs” the group added.

Armagh Summer season College, the place Tiarnan frequently attended its Gaelic Video games camps, described the information as “heartbreaking”.

“Our ideas and prayers go to his household and associates, could he relaxation in peace”.

Social Democratic and Labour Social gathering (SDLP) MLA Justin McNulty described the incident as “horrendous”.

“We’re all simply shocked by this horrible information, particularly at the moment of 12 months,” he mentioned.

“We’re simply so devastated for the younger boy’s mom and father.”