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Dylan and Eoin Fitzpatrick.
A heartbreaking tribute has been made by Portlaoise GAA to the young Laois father and son who have died in Turkey.
Eoin Fitzpatrick and his youngest son Dylan died after a bus hit the moped they were on, while on holiday last Monday, July 17.
Eoin had hurled with Portlaoise GAA Club, while his older son Cian is a member. The club gave this tribute and shared photos of the boys and their parents.
"It is with huge shock and sadness that we learnt of the tragic passing of Eoin Fitzpatrick and his beloved son Dylan on Monday evening.
"Eoin was a very talented hurler with our club and won numerous championships at underage level, as well as representing his county.
"He was a citeog, the free taker, a deadly scorer from frees and from play. He was an extremely popular figure and made friends very easily. He will be missed terribly by all who knew him.
"GAA wasn’t Dylan’s area of interest. As his mum Claire said Dylan’s interests were things like drawing, swimming and golf and he was the sweetest and kindest boy you could imagine.
"Eoin and Claire’s eldest son Cian was also on holidays with Eoin and Dylan. Cian is a talented player at u15 level with our club. Our heart goes out to Cian.
"Our thoughts and prayers at this unimaginable time are with the Fitzpatrick family, and also Dylan’s mam Claire and the Dowling family.
"Both families have huge club and town connections. Eoin’s parents Frank and Rita are club stalwarts and Dylan’s uncle Andrew Dowling is a current player and has excelled at hurling and football. May Eoin and Dylan Rest in Eternal Peace.
Funeral arrangements to follow in coming days," the club said.
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