Tributes have been paid to a young Tipperary schoolboy who tragically passed away after falling ill at school.
Cormac O’Brien, 11, from Knockgraffon near Cahir, died after becoming unwell at the local New Inn Boys National School on Friday.
And tributes have been pouring in for the "little angel" as the local community reels from the tragic loss.
One mourner wrote: "Sincere sympathies to Michelle & Donal and the O'Brien and Doherty families, and also to the staff of New Inn Boys National School on the loss of your beautiful boy, Cormac. He will always be an angel watching over you all."
While another added: "Sincere condolences to the O'Brien and Doherty families on the sad passing of your little angel Cormac may he RIP with the angels in heaven."
Local GAA club Rockwell Rovers also paid an emotional tribute to Cormac, holding a minute's silence ahead of their county semi-final match in Cahir.
They wrote on Facebook yesterday: "Words cannot express the shock & sadness that has passed through our parish as we hear of the untimely passing of young Cormac O’Brien from Knockgraffon.
"Cormac was a popular member of 5th class in New Inn Boys School.
"Rockwell Rovers Gaa Club offers it’s sincere sympathies to his parents Donal & Michelle and brothers Joey & Daniel and all the Doherty and O'Brien families.
"As a mark of respect to the family, all juvenile matches have been cancelled and “a minutes silence” will be observed at the Intermediate County football semi - final in Cahir.
"We would like to say to all parents, if they or their children need any support, the Health & Wellbeing officers in the club will provide any help and assistance needed. We as a club will support the school with any and every help possible. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis."
And Cormac's family have confirmed that the tragic youngster will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
A post on RIP.ie reads: "Donal and Michelle invite family and close friends to visit their home on Tuesday from 2pm to 5pm. where Cormac will lie in repose. Cormac will leave his home on Wednesday at 1.30pm to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Queen, New Inn, for Funeral Mass at 2pm followed by burial in Knockgraffon Cemetery.
"House private please. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to New Inn Boys National School."
