Funeral of teen (19) who died in Cork crash to take place on Friday

Olivia Kelleher

The funeral will take place on Friday of a 19-year-old man who died in a two-vehicle accident on the N71 in Co Cork earlier this week.

Dovydas Palkis of Gortnaclohy Heights in Skibbereen, Co Cork, died when the car he was driving collided with a truck on the motorway between Ballinhassig and Innishannon at 7.15am on Monday.

Mr Palkis was a staff member at the Kerry-based construction firm Jovin Projects. He was also a past pupil of Skibbereen Community School.

Tributes have been paid to the teenager. Skibbereen AFC said in a statement that Dovydas played with the club for many years.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his mother Stella and father Vidmantas, step father John and Vidmantas partner Agne, step sister Chloe and all of his family and friends.

"Dovydas was a really lovely young man with a fabulous left leg. He will be greatly missed by the club, his former coaches, teammates & the wider Skibbereen community. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam. “

O’Donovan Rossa GAA Club spoke of their “wonderful memories” of Dovydas as a young boy playing football with his friends.

“He played all the way up to U17 where he stepped away to concentrate on his leaving cert exams. He was a fantastic corner back with great strength and determination, who for such a quiet character was fearless on the pitch.

"He will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of playing or coaching him as a quiet, respectful young man who we will miss dearly. Rest in peace Dovydas.”

Dovydas is survived by his parents, sister Chloe, grandparents, extended family, friends and his “canine friend Peppa.”

His requiem mass will take place on Friday at noon in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Skibbereen with cremation following at the Island Crematorium in Ringaskiddy, Cork following at 4pm.