Funeral details have been announced for a teenage boy tragically killed in a horror car crash in Co Westmeath.
Joseph Anderson, 13, died in the single-vehicle crash in the Lisclougher Great area of Delvin at 2.30am on Wednesday.
The collision, which has been referred to the garda watchdog, also left another boy seriously injured.
The injured male, in his teens, is now being treated at Regional Hospital Mullingar.
Three other teens in the vehicle did not receive life-threatening injuries.
It’s also reported that all five teenagers were from the towns of Delvin, Co Westmeath and Athboy, Co Meath where they were students at both primary and post-primary levels.
And Joseph's family have now confirmed that the youngster's funeral will take place in Delvin on Saturday morning.
A post on RIP.ie reads: "The death has occurred of Joseph Anderson, Scurlogstown, Delvin, Co. Westmeath, on the 10th June 2020, aged 13, tragically, following an accident.
"Predeceased by his grandfathers William Anderson and Patrick O'Reilly and his uncle John. Loving son of William and Fiona and dear brother to William (jnr).
"Joseph will be sadly missed by his heartbroken parents and brother, his grandmothers Rosaleen Anderson and Mary O'Reilly, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and his many friends.
"May Joseph rest in peace.
"In compliance with current guidelines, Joseph's funeral Mass will be for immediate family only and will take place this Saturday morning at 11am at the Church of the Assumption, Delvin, with burial taking place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
"The service will be streamed online. The family thank you for your consideration at this very sad time."
