HEARTBREAKING tributes are being paid to a school pupil who died in a farming tragedy in Co Monaghan at the weekend. The HSA confirmed they are investigating a quad bike accident involving the young boy at a farm last week. The child, who has been named as Finn McGrath, 10, from Dunaree, Laragh, Castleblayney, was airlifted to hospital following the accident but sadly passed away at Temple Street Hospital in Dublin on Saturday.
His school and the Castleblayney community had been praying for him following the accident. But now locals are rallying around Finn’s heartbroken parents and siblings in the tight-knit community. Paying tribute, Lisadoon National School, where Finn was a pupil, wrote: "Deepest sympathy to Paul, Caroline, Jack, Ella Rose, Finn’s grandparents and all the Keenan and McGrath family on the loss of your beautiful Finn.
"His bright smile and gentle nature will be greatly missed by all of us at Lisdoonan NS. "May his soul rest in peace. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
" The Lisadoon Development Association also paid tribute, saying: "The management and staff of Lisdoonan centre and shop are very sorry to hear of the untimely passing of Finn McGrath, a beloved member of the community. "We are sending our heartfelt condolences to his parents Caroline and Paul and his siblings jack and Ella rose grandparents Peadar and Rose kennan, James and Martina and extended Keenan and McGrath family May his little soul rest in peace..