Tributes paid to Naas rugby star who died suddenly

Tributes have been paid to popular Naas teen Dylan McLoughlin who died following a sudden illness.

Dylan, who had many friends, was an active member of Naas Rugby Club and played with the U17 team.

Fran Mahon, President Naas RFC, the Members and the Executive of the clujb, extended their condolences to the McLoughlin family,

There were moments of silence before all Naas RFC adult games on Saturday and Sunday to remember Dylan's contribution to the Club as a mini and youth player.

All mini and youths games and training were cancelled for the weekend as a mark of respect.

The youth, who lived in Jigginstown Green, Naas is survived by his parents Joan and Tom, brothers Fionn and Glen, grandparents Beatrice and John (McLoughlin), grandmother Kathleen (Noone), aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

He was laid to rest in St Corban's Cemetery after Funeral Mass in the Church of Our Lady and St David.

Donations were made in the church to The Irish Asthma Society.