Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to the young boy who died following a tragic swimming pool accident at a hotel in Co Offaly over the weekend.
Six-year-old Oliver Forde from Crumlin, Dublin, died yesterday after getting into difficulty in the pool in the Tullamore Court Hotel on Sunday evening.
An ambulance was called and he was brought to Midlands Regional Hospital by emergency services and was later transferred to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
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His death notice on Rip.ie reads: "Beloved son of Denis and Nina and loving brother of Jack and Lucas. Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents, brothers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, extended family, friends and neighbours.
"Rest in Peace."
He will be reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road on Thursday from 2pm until 6pm.
Oliver's funeral mass will be held in St. Agnes' Church, Crumlin, on Friday at 10.30am followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium.
People have written touching tributes to Oliver after his tragic death as well as sending messages of support to his grieving family.
A number of people paying tribute described Oliver as a 'beautiful' boy who was 'full of fun'.
One person wrote: "Oliver was such a beautiful, funny and amazing little boy in more ways than I can count. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Sending all my love at this heartbreaking time."
A second wrote: "Nina and all the family, we're so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy, Oliver. You're in our thoughts all the time. Sending you loads of love."
And a third added: "My deepest condolences to Denis and Nina on the loss of Oliver, Oliver was such a lovely little boy and always full of fun, He lit up the eyrco office every time Denis brought the boys in for a visit."
Gardai are treating the death as a tragic accident.
A garda spokesperson said: "The child was taken to Children's Health Ireland at Crumlin where they later passed."
They also confirmed that a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
A spokesperson for the Health and Safety Authority said it is aware of this incident and said all the necessary enquiries were being made.
The Tullamore Court Hotel also released a statement in light of the accident and said it was with "great sadness" that they learned of the boy's passing.
Its statement read: "We offer our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones at this difficult time.
“The thoughts of all our team are with them. We would ask everyone to please respect their privacy.
"We have no further comment at present."
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