Teen who died following fall near Co Kerry lake named locally
It is understood Darragh was a student at CBS Charleville.
The alarm was raised by his parents on Tuesday afternoon when Valentia Coast Guard and the Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter were scrambled to the area near a location known locally as Peddlers Lake.
Gardaí and emergency services attended the incident after the boy reportedly fell from a height near a lake while visiting the area with his parents.
Despite the help of rescue teams that reached the site, the boy died at the scene.
In a post to Facebook CBS Charleville said: 'Darragh was a bright and uplifting presence in our school community – a gentle, kind-hearted, and considerate young person who radiated warmth and positivity. Whether in the classroom, walking our corridors, or spending time with his friends, he left a meaningful and lasting impact. His generous nature, intelligence and talent inspired all who knew him.
'Darragh will be missed deeply by his friends, his classmates, and all the staff here at CBS Charleville. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and we will remember him with great affection and sorrow.'
Members of the Coast Guard Unit based in Daingean Uí Chúis, members of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team, gardaí, and National Ambulance Service crews were also involved in the recovery.
Frank Heidtke of Dingle Coast Guard said the multiagency operation did all it could to rescue the boy.
'There was good cooperation among all the rescue services. A lot of resources were on the scene and everything that could be done was done. Unfortunately, the boy had some traumatic event and his injuries overcame him,' said Mr Heidtke.
North Cork Fianna Fáil Councillor Ian Doyle said the community is in deep shock by the tragedy.
'My sympathy, and that of the community, is with the boy's family at this time. There was terrible sadness in the town on hearing the news. Our hearts go out to his family,' said Cllr Doyle.
Mallow based Fine Gael Councillor Liam Madden said 'its very tough on the community'.
'These accidents don't escape any area that is the sad thing about it. My sympathies to the family.'
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course and a file prepared for the office of the Coroner.
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Teen who died following fall near Co Kerry lake named locally
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