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'A beautiful person': GAA club lead tributes following tragic death of 'wonderful' young sportsman
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Heartbreaking tributes have been paid following the tragic death of a talented young athlete from Co Clare.
Dylan White, from Clonroad Beg in Ennis, passed away on Friday (April 18) "peacefully at home surrounded by his family," according to a death notice shared on RIP.ie.
Dylan was "deeply loved by his heartbroken family, mother Catriona, father Peter and brother Evan, aunts, uncles, relatives, friends and his girlfriend Ellen," the notice adds.
Dylan was a talented GAA and soccer player who was involved in a number of sports clubs in his native Ennis.
The young man was a member of CLG Éire Óg Inis, with the GAA club paying tribute to their former player in an emotional message shared online.
"There has been a deep sense of sadness and shock around the entire Club since we heard of Dylan's passing and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire White family at this devastating time," the club said.
"We offer our sincere condolences and support to Evan, Peter, Triona and to Dylan’s girlfriend Ellen, extended family and to Dylan’s friends who will all miss him so dearly.
"Dylan, along with Evan, has been a big part of the Éire Óg family and in particular our Junior B football teams.
"May Dylan’s gentle soul rest in peace."
Liam Griffin, President of Éire Óg Inis, added: "Sincere sympathy to Peter, Caitriona, Evan and the extended White Family on the recent sad passing of the late Dylan White.
"Dylan's passing at such a young age must be so difficult to understand for his Family and friends.
"He was a valued member of Eire Og GAA Club and will be greatly missed by all club members. May Dylan's gentle soul rest in eternal peace."
Dylan was also a keen soccer fan who lined out for his local side Ennis Town FC, where he was coached by his dad Peter, with the club posting a tribute to the talented sportsman on their Facebook page.
"Some sad news today on the passing of our former player Dylan," they said.
"Dylan played all the way through our academy and then through schoolboys with his dad being a coach. Our deepest condolences to Peter, Catriona, Evan and all his family and friends."
Dylan made a huge impression on those who knew him, with the youngster being remembered as 'a wonderful young man' and 'a beautiful soccer player' in emotional tributes from friends, family and acquaintances.
"Remembering Dylan’s lovely, smiley face in my maths class in Flannan’s - a beautiful person. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Thinking of his family, girlfriend and friends," one person said.
Another added: "Our deepest sympathy to the white family on the passing of Dylan a wonderful young man i had the privilege to know him through the community games he was a beautiful soccer player and a lovely mannered child may his gentle soul rest in peace."
A third said: "Peter, Catriona and Evan and extended family, thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Heartbroken for you all, there are just no words. Dylan was such a beautiful young lad. Rest peacefully Dylan
While a fourth added: "Sincere sympathy to all of Dylan’s family and friends. An absolute gentleman. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
Dylan will repose at his home on Sunday from 5pm to 7pm, arriving for his funeral Mass in the Ennis Cathedral on Monday at 11am with burial after in Drumcliffe Cemetery.
Éire Óg Inis have announced that the club will form a Guard of Honour following Dylan's requiem mass on Monday, with mourners urged to wear their club colours.
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