An Irish community is in mourning after the sudden death of a popular 19-year-old man over the weekend.
Connor Marron, from Ahoghill in Co Antrim, died following an accident in London on Sunday.
It is believed he was struck by a train in the north of the city during the early hours of the morning.
The "much-loved" teenager was a talented sportsman and participated in GAA and snooker with local teams.
Roger Casements GAC in Portglenone paid tribute to Connor on Sunday, saying the club was "devastated" by the news of his death.
The club said: "Connor represented Sean Stinsons and Casements at underage level and enjoyed great success as a player and team captain through the juvenile ranks.
"In 2015 he captained the Sean Stinson’s Og Sport team, which competed in the All-Ireland Series in Donegal. Last year he made his debut for Casements senior reserves and would have no doubt gone on to play at senior level.
"Son of former chairman Fergal, Connor was often found at O'Cahan Park alongside his father, friends and teammates. Along with football, snooker was Connors other passion.
"He excelled at this, winning numerous tournaments including the U16 Northern Ireland Snooker Championship at age 12
"We offer our sincerest condolences to Connors parents Fergal and Sharon, his little sister Caoimhe and the entire Marron and Doherty families. A Thiarna, deán trócaire air."
Geraldines Camogie Club in Portglenone, of which Connor's sister and aunt are members, also paid tribute to the young man saying they were "saddened to receive the devastating news".
Nipa pool club also expressed their condolences to the Marron family, saying Connor, who was a renowned snooker player, would be "sadly missed" by everyone there.
"Connor was a lovely young fella who lit up the room whenever he walked in," the club said.
"He had a great sense of humour and touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a very talented pool player and represented the NIPA at both National and International level. He will be sadly missed by us all."
These sentiments were echoed by the Northern Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association who said they were "deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news".
St Patrick's Snooker Club in Magherafelt added on Sunday: "Early this morning we were told of the passing of young Connor Marron following an accident in London.
"Connor had played in the club many times in recent years in the NIBSA Junior circuit and in our own St Patricks Cup. He will be fondly remembered as a talented snooker player but more importantly as a smiling, caring and sporting young man.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his dad Fergal who accompanied him to many tournaments and of course his mum and wider family circle."
Connor was also remembered as a "very talented player who will be sorely missed" by everyone in Ballymena Towers Pool League.
Local community page Photos of Portglenone described Connor as a "well mannered young gentleman and a great sportsman".
The page paid tribute to the local teen by writing: "When you met Connor he always had a big smile on his face, he loved sport and had played for both Sean Stinsons and Casements GAC at underage level, and from all accounts often captaining his team, he also loved to play a game of snooker.
"Only recently while I was cutting a hedge, Connor was helping his father Fergal clean the neighbour's roof, as he sat on the roof with that smile he waved over to me. Connor was a well mannered young gentleman, a great sportsman and a wonderful son, brother and grandson."
It is understood Connor was hit by a train sometime after midnight on January 2 in London.
Great Northern Rail tweeted at 12.55am on Sunday: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park.
“All lines are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.”
A subsequent update at 2.45am read: "Services are returning to normal between Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park following this tragic incident."
Connor's funeral will take place at a later date.
His death notice on WJ O’Donnell & Sons Funeral Directors states: "Marron ( 127A Loughbeg Road, Ahoghill) 2nd January 2022 (suddenly as a result of an accident) Connor (aged 19 years) RIP, beloved son of Fergal and Sharon, much loved brother of Caoimhe, and loving grandson of Bernie and Margaret.
"Funeral arrangements later.
"Deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, sister, grandparents and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul."
