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Michelle Cullen & Sara Odeen-Isbister

'Wonderful' boy, 11, with passion for football dies after horror fall through roof

A "wonderful and amazing" 11-year-old boy has died two weeks after after falling through a Perspex roof.

Calvin Curley Gray died in hospital two weeks after the accident, which happened at a premises in Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland, on September 4.

The boy, who lived in Dundalk, was airlifted from the grounds of Clan na Gael GFC and taken to Temple Street Children's hospital in Dublin, where he later passed away, the Irish Mirror reports.

Tributes have poured in for Calvin, who was described as an "amazing" and "wonderful" kid who had "the world at his feet".

In a touching tribute posted on Facebook yesterday, Calvin's club Shamrocks F.C. said: "It's with a heavy heart and disbelief that we have to pass on the news that our player Calvin has gained his Angel's wings.

The boy was taken by air ambulance to hospital, where he sadly died two weeks later (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"He was an amazing kid a wonderful player and teammate who had the world at his feet.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this terrible time. R.I.P CALVIN you'll never be forgotten".

His school Redeemer Boy's School (RBS), also paid tribute to the youngster.

They said: "The tragic death of our esteemed 6th Class pupil, Calvin Curley Gray, has shocked and saddened us all.

"Calvin was a treasured RBS pupil, whose friendly smile endeared him to everyone.

"His presence will be sorely missed by pupils and staff in the days, weeks and months that lie ahead.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire RBS community go out to Calvin's wide circle of family and friends. Go Raibh Suaimhneas Síoraí Air. Codladh Sámh Calvin.”

While Clan Na Gael Dundalk, a Gaelic Athletic Association club, wrote: "Our flag is sadly at half mast today after the tragic loss of our u11 player Calvin.

"From everyone at Clan Na Gael our thoughts and prayers are with the Gray and Curley families at this very difficult time!"

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