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Roisin Cullen

Funeral arrangements announced for tragic Finglas schoolboy Killian Burnett

The funeral arrangements for a 'cheeky' Finglas schoolboy have been announced after his death shocked the entire community.

Tributes for 15-year-old Killian Burnett have been flowing over the last few days, with his uncle describing him as a "cheeky chappie" and a "good businessman".

Killian had been suffering from recurring asthma attacks over the past year.

Read more: Uncle pays emotional tribute to 'cheeky' Finglas schoolboy Killian Burnett who tragically died

He died on Tuesday at Connolly Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Killian will be reposing in his home on Friday and Saturday between 3pm and 6pm, with the house private on Sunday.

His funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning at 11am at Saint Oliver Plunkett's Church.

The young boy will then be buried in Glasnevin Cemetery.

A post on RIP.ie said: "Predeceased by his grandfather Christy Scanlon. Suddenly, but peacefully, at Connolly Hospital, surrounded by his heartbroken family.

"Beloved son of Cathy and David and adored brother of Jordan, Aaron, Adam, Leon and David. Killian will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his parents, brothers, grandmothers Kay and Delores, grandfather Thomas, niece Donni, brothers' partners Lauren, Amy and Nadine, aunts, uncles, cousins, fellow students and teachers of New Cross College, neighbours, friends and all who knew and loved him.

"Reposing at his home on Friday and Saturday between 3pm and 6pm (house private on Sunday).

"Removal on Monday morning to Saint Oliver Plunkett’s Church, Rivermount, Finglas South, arriving at 10.50am for 11am Funeral Mass.

"Thereafter to Glasnevin Cemetery for burial."

Locals took to Facebook to pay their condolences to Killian's family.

Finglas Youth Resource Centre said: "Absolutely devastated to hear of the passing of Killian Burnett, You will be missed by all of us in the centre.

"We had some good times some great trips, you kept us on our toes but always had a great smile and never failed to make us laugh.

"There has been so much loss recently it is important to always remember that staff are available to talk and provide support, we don't have all the answers but we are here to listen. Counselling services are available in the community and the centre so please get in touch."

New Cross College also paid tribute to their third year student.

They posted: "As a school community we come together to remember Killian Burnett, one of our 3rd year students who sadly passed away this morning.

"We are thinking of all his family, and friends at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers."

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