A 15-year-old boy has died following a quad bike accident in Laois, Ireland. The incident happened at around 2 pm on Easter Sunday in a wooded area near the village of Emo. The teenager has been identified locally as David Brown from Portlaoise, Co Laois. Although Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene, the boy was found to have sustained fatal injuries. Officers are carrying out an investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the accident.
David was a talented sportsman who played for Portlaoise GAA and had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday. He was part of the Laois minor hurling panel that defeated Antrim on Friday. His brother Conor is a member of the Laois senior football panel, which won against Wexford on Sunday.
David was a Third Year student at Portlaoise CBS, where he played for both the football and hurling teams. The school has expressed their condolences to his family on their app. David’s father James is a well-known local painting contractor and member of Laois Fire Services. The teenager is the latest victim of a spate of quad bike accidents across the country. The Gardaí are warning people to be cautious when using such vehicles and are urging people not to take any unnecessary risks that could lead to a fatal accident.
David’s death has shocked the local community, with people taking to social media to express their condolences to his family. The Brown family is a well-known and respected family in the area, and David’s passing has left a significant gap in the local sports community. Portlaoise GAA club has also shared their sympathies with the family, describing David as an “outstanding young man” who showed “great promise” in his sporting abilities.
The impact of David’s death on his family and friends will be long-lasting, and the community has rallied around them to offer support during this difficult time. This tragic incident highlights the danger of quad bikes and the importance of taking safety precautions when using such vehicles. It also reminds us of the fragility of life and the need to cherish every moment with our loved ones.
