A teenager has died following a quad bike accident in Laois.
The accident occurred at 2:00 pm on Easter Sunday in a wooded area close to the village of Emo, Co Laois.
The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown from Portlaoise, Co Laois.
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Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2pm but the teenager was found with fatal injuries. Officers have remained at the scene to investigate the circumstances which led to the fatal accident.
Gardaí confirmed this evening that a teenage boy died in the tragedy and a full investigation is underway.
The teenager is a member of the very well known Brown family from Portlaoise.
A keen sportsperson, he had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday (yesterday) against Kildare as well as all levels with Portlaoise GAA.
He was also a member of the Laois minor hurling panel that defeated Antrim on Friday.
David's brother Conor who is a member of the Laois senior football panel that defeated Wexford on Sunday.
His father James is a well-known local painting contractor and member of Laois Fire Services.
David is survived by his parents James, mother Carmel, brother Conor and sister Sarah.
David was also a Third Year student in Portlaoise CBS where he represented both their football and hurling teams.
The school paid tribute to David on their app this evening and offered their condolences to his family.
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