Aunt of little boy who tragically died in Ennis hopes he has 'the best bed in heaven'

The aunt of a little boy who tragically died in Clare hopes he has "the best bed in heaven". 

The tragedy occurred yesterday (May 8) shortly before 12.30pm outside the late Hunter Molloy's home in Ennis. 

The infant was transferred from the scene to University Hospital Limerick (UHL) but was pronounced dead. 

His aunt, Annmarie Molloy, posted an emotional message to her nephew on her personal Facebook page in the wake of the tragedy. 

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She wrote, "My little nephew. [I] was playing with you two minutes before you passed away. My heart can't take no more.

"Please lord, take me away from this cruel world. RIP our Hunter. May you have the best bed in heaven. 

"Get our Peter and Alisha Molloy through this heartache. Uncle Thomas and Uncle Jim have their arms wrapped around you no doubt." 

Ennis parish priest, Father Tom Ryan, met and said prayers with the little boy's family at the Ballaghboy halting site. 

Father Ryan - who christened Hunter and his two sisters, and also married the children's parents - said, "This is just a pure tragedy to beset a family - a tragedy of the worst kind. 

"I visited the family this evening and we gathered for a little prayer service on the grounds of the site. Praying for each one of them that they would have the strength they need at this time to be able to cope with the devastating news bestowed on them today on the death of this little child in the tragic accident." 

Arrangements for Hunter's wake and funeral have not yet been announced.