A six-year-old boy has died following a horror car crash last Monday.
Ethan McCourt from Toomebridge, Co Antrim, sadly passed away after he and his father were involved in a collision.
The young boy and his dad, Declan, were taken to hospital, but tragically after five days, Ethan was taken off life support.
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A funeral notice for the only child reads: "Ethan Michael, aged 6 years, beloved son of Oonagh and Declan, loving grandson of Bernard and Margaret McKenna and Mary and the late Mick McCourt (Slatequarry), nephew of Patrick, Bernard, Michael, John, Stephen, Paul, Eileen (Devlin) and Siobhan (Koumparos).
"Funeral from his home, 1 Glovers Lane, Gloverstown Road, on Tuesday 28th June at 10.00am for 11.00am Mass of the Angels in Church of St. Mary Bellaghy, via webcam at Webcam – Bellaghy-Ballyscullion Parish (bellaghyparish.com) interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
"Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God's love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light, to guard, to rule, and guide. Amen,
"Deeply regretted by his sorrowing mother, father, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and extended family circle.
"Ethan's wake will commence at 12.00 noon Sunday".
Tributes have poured in for Ethan as the local community mourn the heartbreaking loss.
Bellaghy Primary School Parent Teacher Association said: "Today, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of six year old Ethan McCourt, a pupil of St. Mary's Primary School, Bellaghy, following that tragic accident last week.
"I can not begin to imagine the impact of this devastating news on his family and the school community of St. Mary's.
"As a school family at Bellaghy P.S., we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Ethan's family circle, his friends and staff members at St. Mary's P.S."
Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre said: "We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of Ethan McCourt, a pupil at Saint Mary's PS, Bellaghy. We ask our diocesan school community Diocese of Derry to keep Ethan's family, friends and school community in their prayers. May he rest in peace, in the loving arms of God."
Ethan's primary school and football club also shared their condolences with Ethan's family.
St Mary's Primary School said: "Rest in Peace, Ethan
"We pray for the staff and children at Saint Mary's Primary school, Bellaghy and send heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Ethan McCourt, nephew of our esteemed Governor Eileen Devlin.
"Rest In Peace little Ethan".
While Wolfe Tones Baile Eachaidh GAC wrote: "We are devastated to learn the news that our underage player Ethan McCourt has sadly passed to his eternal rest following an accident earlier this week. Deepest condolences to his parents Oonagh & Declan & extended McKenna & McCourt families.
“Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis
"His Father Declan remains in our thoughts as he continues to receive treatment in hospital."
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