Funeral arrangements announced for Kilcar man Eric Byrne
The community is in mourning following the sad news of Eric's death
The Kilcar community has been plunged into sadness following the death of 22-year-old Eric Byrne.
It followed news on Saturday that a search operation was underway for Eric in the Lavey Lake area of Cavan.
The alarm was raised following an incident at Lavey Lake in the early hours of Saturday, and gardaí issued a missing person appeal.
A full scale search had been due to get underway at 9am on Sunday morning. Lavey GAA Club had been asked to assist, and had called on members to meet at the Lavey Inn.
It is understood that a number of people from Kilcar were en route to Cavan to assist with the search. The tragic news that Eric’s remains had been found came through at around 7.30am.
Gardaí thanked the public for their assistance.
Eric had been living in Cavan but was from Roxborough, Kilcar. He is survived by his parents Paul and Rose, and his brother Cian, as well as a wide circle of extended family and friends.
Funeral Arrangements
Eric’s remains will repose in his family home until 10pm on Wednesday. The house is private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Cartha's Church, Kilcar on Thursday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral can be viewed live on the church webcam.
People have been paying tribute to Eric on social media.
A spokesperson for CLG Chill Chartha said: “We at CLG Chill Chartha would like to offer our sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to all family and friends of the Byrne family, Roxborough Kilcar on the very sad passing of Eric.
“Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.”
Here is a selection of some of the other tributes and comments that have been posted:
“Rest in peace sweet boy. My heart goes out to his parents and sibling, and his family and friends. Sleep well sweet boy.”
“Devastating news, my heart goes out to all his family and friends. Eric was a lovely young man, always polite and friendly. May he rest in peace.”
“Poor Eric, May he rest in peace. God Bless all his family at this very difficult time. Condolences to you all.”
“So sorry to hear this sad news. RIP young man and condolences to Paul, Rose, your brother and friends and extended family.”