An Irish community has been left devastated after a well-known couple both died from cancer within months of each other.
Padraig Clifford from Milltown in Co Kerry passed away on Tuesday after battling cancer.
His death came just five months after his wife Elaine tragically died from the same illness just one day before her 41st birthday.
The pair leave behind four sons, with the youngest only starting school in September, as the Kerryman reports.
Tributes have been pouring in for Padraig who ran his own power-washing business with his eldest son, Patrick.
The 46-year-old is being remembered as a "gentleman", with his family, friends and the local community heartbroken following his death.
Patrick Clifford paid a poignant tribute to his dad on Wednesday, writing: "Words just can not explain the pain and heartbreak I feel this morning.
"It’s with a sad and broken heart that last night unfortunately we had to say goodbye to the most loving caring and a gentleman of a man my father.
"The skies have gained another angel and I’ve no doubt yourself and mother duck are dancing around heaven this morning yer reunited again with ur soul mate. I promise u I’ll look after our boys.
"So it’s not goodbye daddy it’s just farewell I love u loads dad you’ll be in our hearts forever and ever.
"Rest in peace Paudi boy. I’ll love u forever and ever dad. As you’d say urself 'Now so Mcarthy boy'."
Members of the Milltown community have also been paying tribute to Padraig and sending their condolences to the Clifford family.
One person said: "Awwww god so sorry to hear this sad news 'Patie Timmons' great memories of the gassest character you could meet, the nights in Killorglin and the rallies the biggest rooter going. Jesus am in shock. Rest in Peace Paudie with your lovely wife."
A second wrote: "Reunited again. Fly high Elaine & Padraig both loved and missed beyond measure."
A third said: "Desperate sad day for the family & community."
Someone else added: "Very sorry for your loss, paudie was a pure rogue, always up for the craic."
Another person wrote: "Heartbreaking, god bless their boys."
While one person said: "Heartbreaking for their 4 boys. May God give them strength to cope with their loss."
And another wrote: "May Paudie rest peacefully with his soul mate Elaine and watch over their boys from above RIP."
Padraig's funeral details have not been announced as yet.
