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Irish Times
06-07-2025
- General
- Irish Times
A ‘typical but unique teenager' - Darragh Byrne, who died at Conor's Pass in Kerry, remembered in service
A 16-year-old boy who died following a fall near a lake on the Conor Pass in Co Kerry was remembered at his requiem Mass as a warm, kind and talented youngster who was taken from this life 'far too soon'. Darragh Byrne of Ballysally in Charleville, Co Cork, was visiting the area with his parents when he fell from a height at Pedlar's Lake close to Daingean Uí Chúis on Tuesday afternoon. He was the only child of James Byrne and his schoolteacher wife Siobhan. Fr Pat Corkery told mourners at noon requiem Mass in the Holy Cross Church in Charleville on Sunday that Darragh made very good use of his life. READ MORE 'Ever since a very young age, Darragh had a great interest in computer and technologies,' he said. 'Many an old laptop he patched up. He enjoyed many outdoor pursuits including swimming, cycling and hiking.' He had a great love for music and took up drums at an early age, the Mass heard. He had also recently begun to teach himself the guitar and was a keen reader who loved history and the classics. 'He was a strong believer in wrongs and rights and was deeply concerned about current world affairs. He had a deep desire for peace.' Fr Corkery, who celebrated the Mass alongside two other priests, said classmates of Darragh had gathered at CBS Charleville earlier this week to remember their close friend. His friends were asked to write down memories they had of Darragh. Fr Corkery read out a sample of the notes, one of which said Darragh 'liked to get his point of view across' while also being 'fun in class.' Another boy said Darragh 'liked the craic and the joke'. 'Darragh always showed great loyalty to his family and friends. Family was very important to Darragh,' Fr Corkery said. 'Darragh will be so missed by all who loved him. In many ways Darragh was a typical teenager. But he was also completely unique. Darragh has gone ahead of you far too soon. But he is waiting for you in eternity.' Fr Corkery said the family had asked that he thank doctors, paramedics, gardaí, Dingle and Killarney Mountain Rescue, Shannon Rescue 115, CBS Charleville, family, neighbours and friends for their help since tragedy struck. Locals had formed long lines to sign the condolence book for Darragh in the church foyer. A picture of a smiling and happy Darragh had been placed next to it. A photograph of the youngster had also been put on his wicker coffin at the top of the church. Pupils of CBS Charleville, dressed in their school uniforms, were among the mourners. Darragh is survived by his parents, his grandfather George Fehilly, grandmother Marie Byrne, and extended family and friends. Following the Mass a cremation service took place at Shannon Crematorium. In a post on social media earlier this week management at CBS Charleville said Darragh was much liked teachers and classmates alike. 'Darragh was a bright and uplifting presence in our school community – a gentle, kind hearted and considerate young person who radiated warmth and positivity,' it said. 'Whether in the classroom, walking our corridors, or spending times 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.' A file on his death is to be prepared for the Coroner and an inquest will take place at a later date.
BreakingNews.ie
03-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Requiem mass for Cork teen who suffered fatal fall to take place on Sunday
A requiem mass will take place on Sunday for a 16-year-old teenager who suffered fatal injuries following a fall near a lake on the Conor Pass in Co Kerry earlier this week. Darragh Byrne of Ballysally in Charleville, Co Cork, was visiting the area with his parents on Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a height at Pedlar's Lake close to Daingean Uí Chúis. He was an only child. Advertisement The student of CBS Charleville is survived by his parents James and Siobhan, his grandfather George Fehilly, grandmother Marie Byrne, his four uncles, three aunts, grand aunts, extended family and friends. Darragh will lie in repose at Hawe O'Keeffe Funeral Home, Bakers Road, Charleville on Saturday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. His requiem mass will take place at noon on Sunday with a cremation service following at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. The Byrne family would like to thank the doctors, paramedics, gardaí, Dingle and Killarney Mountain Rescue, Shannon Rescue 115 and all those who helped in so many ways. Meanwhile, management at CBC Charleville yesterday said that Darragh was a bright and uplifting presence in their school community. Advertisement 'A gentle, kind hearted and considerate young person who radiated warmth and positivity. Whether in the classroom, walking our corridors, or spending times 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.' It is understood the school opened yesterday to allow his classmates to gather and share memories of Darragh. A book of condolences was also opened onsite. Darragh was known for his love of rock climbing and the outdoors. A file will be prepared for the Coroner and an inquest will take place at a later date.
Sunday World
02-07-2025
- Sunday World
Teen who died following fall near Co Kerry lake named locally
He has been identified as Darragh Byrne, a student of CBS Charleville A 16-year-old boy from the Charleville area of north Cork who died following a fall close to a lake at Conor Pass near Dingle, has been named locally as Darragh Byrne. He had been visiting the area with his parents Siobhán and James on Tuesday afternoon. 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.
Irish Independent
02-07-2025
- Irish Independent
Teen who died following fall near Co Kerry lake named locally
He had been visiting the area with his parents Siobhán and James on Tuesday afternoon. 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.
Irish Times
02-07-2025
- Irish Times
Teenager who died in fall at lake in Co Kerry named as Darragh Byrne (16)
A teenager who died in a fall at a lake at the Conor Pass in Co Kerry, has been named as 16-year-old Darragh Byrne from Charleville in Co Cork. He was a student at CBS Charleville and an only child, it is understood. He had been visiting the waterfall alongside the road at the pass with his parents. The teenager had set off to climb in the direction of Pedlar's lake, also known as Doon lake, a 15-minute climb overhead. When he did not return his parents Siobhán and James raised the alarm at around 3.30pm on Tuesday. READ MORE Rescue services were quickly on the scene in an operation coordinated by Valentia Marine Rescue Station. The Coast Guard helicopter located the teenager. Emergency medical assistance was administered at the scene and a doctor attended, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Gerry Christie, an experienced member of Kerry Mountain Rescue, said that while it is not known exactly what occurred, the scramble up to the lake was not particularly dangerous and the boy's injuries were consistent with a considerable fall. Darragh's body was removed to University Hospital Kerry, where a postmortem examination will be conducted. Darragh Byrne, who died in a fall at the Conor Pass in Co Kerry. Photograph: Charleville CBS/Facebook It is understood Darragh was a keen rock climber, cyclist and a popular student. Friends and classmates gathered at the CBS in Charleville on Wednesday to open a book of condolences for him. In a statement on social media, the school 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.'
