Midlands 103

Search

Listen Live

On Air Now

Midnight - 2:00am

Midlands Today - Repeat

Earth Wind & Fire

Boogie Wonderland

Laois Father Who Died In Turkey 'Always Had A Smile On His Face'

Wednesday, 19 July 2023 09:40

By Kamron Clarke @kamron_clarke

Alanya, Turkey

Tributes are being paid to the Laois father and son, who passed away on Monday.

The Laois father who passed away in a crash in Turkey is being remembered as someone 'who always had a smile on his face.'

36-year-old Eoin Fitzpatrick and his 10-year-old son Dylan, who were from Portlaoise, were killed when their scooter collided with a bus in the resort of Alanya on Monday.

Arrangements are being to repratiate their bodies, and family members have rushed to Turkey to provide support to Mr. Fitzpatrick's other son Cian, who was also on the holiday but wasn't involved in the tragedy.

Chairperson of Portlaoise GAA, Eamon Fennelly, says the family has deep roots within the club:

Portlaoise says offering support is its priority, in the wake of its second tragedy in just a few months.

Mr. Fitzpatrick and his son Dylan passed away in a crash in Turkey on Monday.

One of the club's players, 15-year-old David Brown, also died in a quad-bike accident near Ballybrittas in April.

Mr. Fennelly, says clubs will always come together at a time of tragedy:

Read More: Investigation Launched Following Death Of Laois Father And Son In Turkey

More from Midlands News

Unsettled Weather Expected To Continue Into Next Week - Ireland Weather Channel

Storm Bram has continued to hit the country today.
WestmeathTown Park Awarded Prestigious 2025 Green Flag

Mullingar Town Park is being recognised for it's well run green spaces.
585 Patients Left Waiting On Trolleys Nationwide

13 patients are waiting in the midlands.
Westmeath County Council Pursues Plans For 94 Home Development

The proposed Athlone development was originally planned for 108 units.
Offaly Community Safety Partnership Set To Launch In January

Peter Ormond is welcoming this decision.
Thousands Without Power Across Midlands Due To Storm Bram

ESB networks are working to restore power across multiple homes.
Rising Salaries And Fees Could Challenge Smaller Nursing Homes In 2026

A report revealed a 10% increase in private nursing home fees.
Early Results Show Parent Engagement In Primary School Survey

Parents of children in pre or primary school, have until 16th December to respond.
Drugs Gangs With History Of Arson Suspected Of Offaly Firebomb Attack

The gang is suspected to be behind past petrol bomb attacks on homes and cars.
Judge Rejects Enoch Burke's Application To Amend Judgement

Justice Brian Cregan is rejecting Mr Burke's claims of 'untrue' language in his judgement.
Ireland Secures Nitrates Derogation Extension

It means the derogation will now run until 2028 at the least.
Two Gardaí Injured In Westmeath Assault While Responding To Incident

The event unfolded in Battery Heights on Friday afternoon.
Motorists Arrested In Laois For Driving Under Influence

Over 100 people have been arrested for this in the past week.
Revenue Seizes Over €300k Of Contraband

Over 11 kilos of herbal cannabis have been seized following multiple operations.
Two Men Hospitalised After Offaly Crash

It happened on Tullamore's Clara Road shortly before 8 am this morning.
Midlands Counties Fall Under Storm Bram Wind Warnings

The worst effects of the storm are expected to hit the Midlands around 11am.
Investigations Underway After Man Dies At Midlands Leisure Centre

It happened in Longford Town yesterday morning.
Offaly House Fire Part Of Drug Intimidation "Happening All The Time"

The incident took the lives of a young boy and a woman in her 60s.
Prison Dispute Linked To Fatal Arson Attack In Offaly

A Garda Investigation is ongoing.
BnM Opens New Funding Round For Offaly Community Benefit Fund

A panel of local community members will review all applications.

Download Our App

Never miss a moment from Midlands 103