Tributes have poured in after the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy in Co. Wicklow.
Will Leeson was described as a "lovely, funny and entertaining little character", passed away suddenly on Friday, October 15.
In a heartbreaking tribute to Will, his GAA club Newcastle Juvenile GAA said: "Everyone here at Newcastle GAA club wish to extend our condolences to the family of Will Leeson who sadly passed away on the morning of Friday 15th of October.
“Will was a member of our U9 team he was a lovely funny and entertaining little character who’s death will leave a gap in the hearts of all that knew him.
“When the Club first started our Nursery Will (who as 4 at the time) and his classmates from St Frances we’re some of the first to join, it was obvious from that early stage how his classmates adored Will and as more kids joined that group they too would develop the same fondness for him.
“While at training you could find Will holding court with 3 or 4 kids explaining to them about the natural habitat of a fly that just landed on the ground then 30 seconds later he would be running towards goals with 1 ball in each hand about to attempt to kick both at the same time.
“It was Will’s approach to life that not only endeared him to his teammates but also to those who coached him over the last few years.
“In Will we saw the inner child in ourselves that we all want to be sometimes, happy care free and just running around a field with friends having a laugh.
“We are heartbroken at his loss and he will be hugely missed by all of us at the club.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Will is sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Andrew and Julie, big sister Emily and his grandparents Brendan and Mary.
People paid tribute to Will’s kind nature and the smile he brought to those around him.
They said: “Beautiful tribute for a beautiful little bot. Rest in peace Will. Deepest sympathy x”.
Another said: “Heartbreaking rip little angel thoughts with you all at this sad time”.
