The heartbroken family of a little boy who died after being hit by a road-sweeping truck have asked mourners to wear bright colours to his funeral.
Devin Shepherd was hit by the vehicle at around 4.30pm on Sunday on St Joseph’s Way in Ballymun, North Dublin.
The seven-year-old was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital but passed away a short time later.
Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised but a death notice read: “Devin, beloved son of Geraldine and Andy and dear brother of Yasmin, John Patrick and Jamie.
“Sadly missed by his loving mother, father, Geraldine’s partner Gareth and children Cillian and Hannah, sister, brothers, grandfathers Michael and Patrick, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
“House strictly private and family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Temple Street Hospital.
“A request from the family is that everyone attending the funeral wear bright colours.”
Teddy bears, flowers and poignant notes were yesterday left at the scene of the incident.
Councillors for Ballymun and Finglas have said the area has been rocked by the tragedy.
Green Party representative Caroline Conroy added: “The whole of Ballymun is shocked and devastated by the news. My thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”
The Social Democrats’ Mary Callaghan said: “It’s a very sad time for Ballymun. It’s an unimaginable and tragic thing to happen. It’s every parents’ worst nightmare.
Keith Connolly of Fianna Fail said the community is “devastated” and an “investigation is underway” to find out what happened.
