Dylan Coady Coleman passed away this morning at the Children’s Health Ireland hospital in Temple Street.
Dylan’s school, St Tola’s National School in Shannon, paid tribute to Dylan, saying he had a “gorgeous smile” and a “kind heart”.
“It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the tragic death of our beloved pupil Dylan Coady Coleman.
“Dylan is a much loved fourth-class pupil in St Tola’s NS. His gorgeous smile and kind heart endeared him to everyone in our school community. He will be greatly missed.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his mum Laura, dad Garry, little sister Zoe and new baby brother Shane. We are also thinking of his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, his extended family and his wide circle of friends, especially those here in St Tola’s.
“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís,” the school said in a statement.
Dylan was a keen sportsman and played for local soccer club, Shannon Town Utd AFC. The club said they were “heartbroken” by his death.
“Dylan has been with the club since he was four and was a member of our current under-11 squad. He was a joy to be around and always had a great big smile on his face when he played. On behalf of his team-mates and coaches Pa, Kieran and Jason (who he never paid any attention to), we’re all heartbroken.
“His infectious smile and energy will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Dylan. YNWA,” the club said.
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the accident involving a van and the boy shortly after 2pm in Purcell Park in Shannon on Sunday.
The HSE’s Cork-based Emergency Aeromedical Service (EAS) air ambulance was also requested to attended the scene. The helicopter, Helimed 01, was able to land in a playing field close to the scene.
Dylan was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he received treatment for serious injuries and was then transferred to Temple Street, where he died this morning.
A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in connection with the incident has since been released pending further investigations.
A forensic examination at the scene has been completed. Gardaí have appealed to any witnesses of this collision to come forward.
“Any road users with camera footage (including dash-cam) who were traveling in the Purcell Park area between 1.45pm and 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon are asked to provide this footage to gardaí,” a Garda spokesperson said.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact Shannon Garda Station at 061 365900, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any garda station.”
