Elijah’s local GAA club posted a touching tribute to the youngster following his tragic death
Elijah Corcoran. (Image: RIP.ie)
Tears and tributes are flowing after the tragic death of young man, Elijah Thomas Corcoran in Ballycullen, Dublin.
Talented GAA player Elijah passed away earlier this week and is survived by his parents Tom and Justina and siblings Seán, Emma, Ciara and Ellen.
Elijah played for St. Anne’s GAA club, Bohernabreena. The local club paid tribute to the youngster and extended sympathies to the Corcoran family.
“Everyone in St Annes would like to pass on our sincere condolences and sympathy to the Corcoran family on the passing of Elijah.
“St Annes is a small club but a large family, please reach out and know we are all here for one another.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” said St. Anne’s GAA club on social media.
Thomas Davis GAA Club said: “We’d like to offer our sincere condolences to the Corcoran family and all in St Anne’s GAA Club on the loss of Elijah. We are thinking of all of the family during this sad time, may he rest in peace.”
Elijah’s tragic death has left many devastated. Countless tributes recalled the youngster’s kindness and willingness to always help others.
“So sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. So full of life and potential. I will miss his cheeky grin and laughter with friendly banter. May he be held in eternal loving arms. Keeping Elijah in my thoughts and prayers,” said one woman.
“Elijah you looked after my daughter when she needed a friend and for that I am grateful,” said the mother of a friend.
“She will miss you and is very glad to have known you. I hope you are at peace and will shine bright and watch over us all xx,” she added.
Elijah will be sadly missed by his loving father, mother, brother, sisters, grandparents Paddy and Ann, uncles, aunts, brothers-in-law Mark and Luke, sister-in-law Sasha, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral details to be announced later, according to RIP.ie.
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