Requiem mass for Cork teen who suffered fatal fall to take place on Sunday

Olivia Kelleher

A requiem mass will take place on Sunday for a 16-year-old teenager who suffered fatal injuries following a fall near a lake on the Conor Pass in Co Kerry earlier this week.

Darragh Byrne of Ballysally in Charleville, Co Cork, was visiting the area with his parents on Tuesday afternoon when he fell from a height at Pedlar’s Lake close to Daingean Uí Chúis. He was an only child.

The student of CBS Charleville is survived by his parents James and Siobhan, his grandfather George Fehilly, grandmother Marie Byrne, his four uncles, three aunts, grand aunts, extended family and friends.

Darragh will lie in repose at Hawe O'Keeffe Funeral Home, Bakers Road, Charleville on Saturday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. His requiem mass will take place at noon on Sunday with a cremation service following at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.

The Byrne family would like to thank the doctors, paramedics, gardaí, Dingle and Killarney Mountain Rescue, Shannon Rescue 115 and all those who helped in so many ways.

Meanwhile, management at CBC Charleville yesterday said that Darragh was a bright and uplifting presence in their school community.

“A gentle, kind hearted and considerate young person who radiated warmth and positivity. Whether in the classroom, walking our corridors, or spending times with his friends, he left a meaningful and lasting impact. His generous nature, intelligence and talent inspired all who knew him.

Darragh will be missed deeply by his friends, his classmates, and all the staff here at CBS Charleville. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and we will remember him with great affection and sorrow.”

It is understood the school opened yesterday to allow his classmates to gather and share memories of Darragh. A book of condolences was also opened onsite. Darragh was known for his love of rock climbing and the outdoors.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner and an inquest will take place at a later date.