A family is devastated after its 14-year-old "pleasant and kind" son died suddenly.
Caoimhín Mallon died in hospital on Sunday, a tragedy which has touched his community and school.
St Ronan's College in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, passed its condolences onto the teenager's family. A statement read today: "It is with deep sadness that the school community at St Ronan's College learn of the death of our Year 11 pupil, Caoimhín Mallon.
"We send our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Caoimhín's family and friends at this sad time. St Ronan, pray for them.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis (May his holy soul be on the right side of God). Amen."
Caoimhín played Gaelic sports, Belfast Live reports, and his club has also issued a sweet tribute following the tragedy.
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His Gaelic Athletic Association club, Dáire and Saoirse, said: "The Committee and members of Naomh Pól CLG An Lorgain deeply regret the death of our player Caoimhín, loving son of Committee member Jude and member Donna and loving brother of our Secretary Dáire and Saoirse.
"We wish to offer our deepest sympathy to the entire family circle. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for him. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam uasal."
A youth project which Caoimhín had previously interacted with also said it was deeply saddened to hear of his untimely death.
"Drumgor Detached Youth Work Project are saddened to hear the passing of young person Caoimhín Mallon," a statement read on the Facebook page.
"When our team met Caoimhín, he was always pleasant and kind. He certainly kept our Youth Workers engaged with his wisdom and banter.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his Family and Friends.
"Our Team will support Caoimhín's friends and all who knew him over the coming days and weeks ahead. May He in Rest in Peace (RIP)."
Condolences were also offered by St John The Baptist's College in Portadown, which he attended.
"We at the college would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Year 11 St Ronan’s pupil Caoimhín Mallon," a statement said.
"May God bless them all at this devastating time."
Others paid tribute on Facebook, describing Caoimhín as a "beautiful young boy", a "lovely young man" and "such a sad loss."
His funeral will be from his home on Thursday at 9.15 am to St. Paul’s Church for 10.00 am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
His death notice said that "Caoimhín will always be loved and remembered by his parents, brother and sister, grandparents, uncles and aunts, cousins, and circle of friends."