Tributes have been paid to a young man who died after being trapped under a car in a tragic accident.
Ryan Briody from Castlepollard, Co Westmeath, passed away after the incident in Kinnegad at around 8pm last Friday.
It is understood that he became stuck under a car he was working on, before being rushed to Tullamore General Hospital.
He was later pronounced dead.
Gardai said they were investigating the incident, but are treating it as a tragic accident.
And tributes have been pouring in for the popular Westmeath man, who has been hailed as a "brilliant character".
Castlepollard Camogie Club wrote on Facebook: "Castlepollard Camogie Club would like to extend their deepest sympathies to the Briody and Mulvey family on the tragic loss of Ryan.
"Ryan was a great character and will be sadly missed!"
And Castlepollard Hurling Club added: "We offer our sincerest condolences to the Mulvey and Briody family on the tragic and untimely passing of Ryan.
"A brilliant character who gave great service to both Castlepollard and Ringtown hurling clubs. May the Lord give him rest. RIP."
While Ryan's family confirmed that his funeral will take place in Whitehall on Wednesday.
A post on RIP.ie reads: "The death has occurred on Friday, June 12 of Ryan (‘The Red’) Briody, Castlegrove, Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath; tragically, following an accident.
"Deeply regretted by his loving mother Breda, devoted sister Shaunna, his father Sean, John, aunts, uncles, cousins and all his friends.
"In compliance with current Government guidelines, Ryan’s funeral Mass will be for immediate family only, and will take place at the Church of St John the Baptist, Whitehall, on Wednesday, June 17th, at 12 noon.
"Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private please. The family thank you for your consideration at this sad time."
