Tiarnán Trainor from Northern Ireland, a 13-year-old boy, died in a quad bike accident near Newry and has been remembered as “much loved and popular”. He was injured on the Low Road, just outside Killeavy on Thursday and later died from his injuries. In a statement, St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook described Tiarnán as a “much loved and popular year 10 student” who had recently been chosen to be on the student council. The school said Tiarnán had “an infectious personality” and was “a lorry fanatic” who was well-known throughout the school.
The school has opened its oratory for pupils to come together and mourn the loss of Tiarnán. The Education Authority’s Critical Incident Team and school staff will also be available to help and support pupils. Christine Fearon, Vice Principal of St Paul’s High School, called the news “devastating” and said Tiarnán was “a lovely cheeky chappy” who was “very likeable and lively”. Ms. Fearon said Tiarnán was “very popular” and was recently elected to represent the 305 pupils in his year group. Jonesborough Primary School, which Tiarnán previously attended, said “as a community we stand in compassion with Tiarnán’s family, understanding that words cannot soothe the heartbreak of loss nor grief, especially when a life ends so prematurely”.
Killeavy GAA club, where Tiarnán was a player for its under-14 boys’ team, said it was “heartbroken” by the death of a player they described as a “pleasure to coach”. Members of the club said Tiarnán was “always jovial and energetic amongst his teammates” and a “very well-mannered young lad”. The 12th Armagh Slieve Gullion Scouts, which Tiarnán was previously a part of, also paid tribute and said it was “deeply saddened” to hear of his death.
SDLP MLA Justin McNulty described the incident as “horrendous” and said: “We are all just shocked by this horrible news, especially at this time of year”. He added: “We are just so devastated for the young boy’s mother and father”. Armagh Summer School, where Tiarnan attended its Gaelic Games camps, described the news as “heartbreaking”, adding that “our thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends, may he rest in peace
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