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Kim oLeary

Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Dublin man who passed away unexpectedly

Tributes have poured in for a beloved Dublin man who passed away unexpectedly in Malahide last week.

Daniel Burke is understood to have passed away in Malahide Castle when out for a run on Sunday, June 12.

In recent days, people have kindly left flowers and cards at the spot on the avenue beside the lady acre field.

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A notice on RIP reads: "Daniel Burke, late of Malahide and Portmarnock. Much loved son of Aidan and Marie; will be very sadly missed by his parents, heartbroken partner Hollie, brother Conor, sisters Orla and Aoife, grandparents Tom and Mary, Hollie's parents Frank and Averil, Hollie's sister Lucy, extended family, work colleagues and his many friends."

Taking to social media, local group Enjoy Malahide wrote: "Our thoughts go out to the family, his partner and her family, and all the friends of Daniel Burke who sadly passed away in Malahide Castle when out for a run last Sunday.

"People have kindly left flowers and cards at the spot on the avenue beside the lady acre field.

"His loved ones would like to thank the people who came to his aid and cared for him when it happened.

Meanwhile, Portmarnock Community Association paid tribute to Daniel, describing him as a "gentle soul."

They said: "PCA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to Aidan & Marie Burke and family (Drimnigh) and to their sons partner Hollie on the sudden and untimely demise of their eldest son Daniel who died suddenly on Sunday .

"No parent expects their child to predecease them and words cannot negate the loss and sadness they will be feeling at this time. A gentle soul departed . May he rest in Peace."

Friends and family flocked to social media to pay tribute to Daniel.

One person wrote: "RIP Daniel, you were a true gentleman."

A second person wrote: "A great friend, always there for everyone. Rest in Peace mate."

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