Tributes have poured in for a teenage boy who tragically died in an electric bike crash in Dublin last week.
Sean Murphy, from Dublin, was on an electric bike when he collided with a pillar in a residential area around Fortunestown Lane in Tallaght at approximately 10.30pm on June 8.
The 18-year-old suffered fatal injuries and was rushed to Tallaght University Hospital, where he later passed away.
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There were no other vehicles were involved in the collision.
His death notice on RIP.ie states that he died "suddenly" following an accident. It reads: "Predeceased by his beloved grandad Michael and uncle Michael. Beloved son and best friend of Margaret and loving and devoted big brother to Liam.
"Seán will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his adoring family, mam, brother, grandparents Jean, Brendan and Aisley, aunties Chloe and Barbara, uncles Jack and Stephen, his heartbroken girlfriend Isobel and family, Margaret’s partner Craig, cousins, wide circle of friends and neighbours."
People who knew Sean and his family took to the condolences book to pay tribute to Sean following the tragic accident.
One person wrote: "Rip Sean you were so lovely to have around will forever be missed by us all my condolences."
Another said: "Sean, I’m in shock, you were a real joy to work with, always so happy and joyful. You will be really missed by the whole Jamani company. My deepest condolences to your entire family at this extremely difficult time."
A third wrote: "Thinking of Sean's mam, brother and family send them the strength to get through this heartbreaking time The whole of Tallaght are heart-broken for you."
Sean's funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday June 14, at 10am in St. Aidan’s Church, Brookfield, in Tallaght. He will then be buried in Newlands Cross Cemetery.
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