Tributes have poured in for Irish teenager Declan Cavanagh who tragically passed away this week.
Shock waves were send through his local community in Twinbrook, West Belfast, when the teen, believed to be 19, died suddenly on Tuesday.
The popular teens' family and friends have being paying tribute to the former St Colm's High School pupil, Belfast Live reports.
The young footballer was described as a true gentleman by devastated pals as well as a "terrific footballer" and "smashing kid".
In a tribute on Facebook, St Luke's FC said: "We want to pass on our deepest condolences to our former player, manager and supporter of many years Danny Cavanagh and his wife Joanne on the passing of their young son Declan taken from us so suddenly at such a young age.
"He was such a great young lad always lifted his head to say hello when passing, always a pleasure to meet him, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time from all the committee, management and players at St Luke's FC."
Declan's funeral will take place on Saturday, April 27.
Declan’s remains will leave his late residence at 9.15am on Saturday to arrive at St Luke’s Church for 10am Requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in Milltown Cemetery.
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