RIP: 'Kind and gentle young man' - Tributes paid to teenage boy who has sadly died

There is huge heartbreak following the passing of a 16-year-old boy from Dublin.

Reece Farrell of Littlepace, Clonee in Dublin passed away on the 28th August 2026 in his 17th year.

Cherished son of Thomas and the late Lisa Rose (née Kavanagh), dear brother of Luke and Chloe, darling grandson of Celia and the late Tom, Betty and Liam and nephew of David, Linda, Kevin, Paula, Lisa, Mary, Mark, Andrew and the late Sarah. Sadly missed by his loving family, Thomas’ partner Jackie, Luke's partner Éle, Chloe’s partner Dylan, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, team mates at CP Soccer Ireland, classmates at Setanta and friends.

Tributes have poured in from people who knew and loved the teenage boy, including CP Football Development Academy who said: “We are devastated beyond words that our much loved club member, Reece Farrell, passed away on Friday night in the Mater Hospital. We are heartbroken for Reece’s Dad Tom and the rest of the Farrell family.

“Reece was a kind and gentle young man who was passionate about his football. He will be sadly missed by everyone in the Academy. Our thoughts are with the Farrell family at this time”.

Another person on RIP.ie said: “I’m absolutely heartbroken to hear of the passing of Reece. Sending all my love to Thomas, Luke and Chloe. I worked with Reece when he was in pre school in the CRC. Such a lovely boy he was. So gentle and kind. May Reece rest in peace”.

“Dear Thomas, Luke, Chloe and Reece’s wider circle of family and friends. I am so deeply saddened to learn of Reece’s passing. I had the pleasure of supporting him as his resource teacher in his first year in MMH JNS. I remember him as a fiercely determined, kind and witty boy, adored by his classmates. May he rest in peace alongside his Mum, I am thinking of you all,” another mourner said.