Graiguecullen community mourns a beloved teenager 

THE GRAIGUECULLEN and wider communities in Laois and Carlow are heartbroken, following the sudden death of Dylan Kelly on 9 January.

Dylan, of 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen, passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was the beloved son of Philip and Elizabeth, much loved brother of Kaitlin, Alex and Robyn and cherished boyfriend of Theresa.

A student at Tyndall College in Carlow, Dylan is remembered by his school community as a kind, polite and gentle young man who brightened the days of those around him.

One of his teachers, Rachel Roche, paid tribute on RIP.ie saying: "He was the first student I taught in Carlow and I will always hold that privilege in my heart. He was the kindest young man and brightened my day when we encountered each other every day since. He will be sorely missed by me in our school community."

Another member of the Tyndall College community, Mary Davis, wrote: "Dylan was a lovely kid, and will be sadly missed in school."

Many heartfelt condolences have been posted online on RIP.ie from family, friends, neighbours, classmates and members of the wider community, reflecting the impact Dylan had on those who knew him.

He was described repeatedly in tributes as polite, kind, gentle and mannerly, with many noting his quiet nature and the respectful way he greeted people.

Dylan will always be remembered and loved by his heartbroken parents, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, relatives and all his friends.

He will repose at his home, 64 Chestnut Avenue, Fruithill Manor, Graiguecullen (R93 X0X7) from 3pm on Tuesday 13 January, concluding with prayers at 7.30pm that evening.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Clare’s Church, Graiguecullen, followed by burial in Killeshin Cemetery.

House private on Wednesday morning, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Pieta House.

Those who wish to leave a personal message of condolence may do so in the ‘Condolences’ section on RIP.ie.