The toddler who tragically died after a road accident near his home in Jobstown has been named as Theo McEnroe, reports The Mirror.
The little boy, believed to be under two years old, died following an incident in Rathmintin, Jobstown, on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene and transported him to Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) at Crumlin, where he was later pronounced dead.
In a moving tribute on social media, Theo’s father Shane wrote: “You are my world, my boy, I’ll forever love you son, I love you so much, this feels like a bad dream,” reports The Mirror.
Earlier today, Shane also shared funeral details, confirming that Theo will be laid to rest on Saturday.
His RIP.ie notice reads: “The death has occurred of baby Theo McEnroe, tragically, surrounded by his heartbroken parents Ciara and Shane, sadly missed by his loving sisters Isabelle and Fiadh, loving grandparents Amanda and Jerry, Linda, Stephen, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, extended family and neighbours. May baby Theo Rest in Peace,” reports The Mirror.
“Funeral will take place on Saturday morning 11th of October at 10am Saint Thomas’s Church Jobstown followed to Newlands Cross for burial. Baby Theo will be reposing in O’Dwyers and Sons on Friday from 2pm to 6pm for family and friends,” reports The Mirror.
A GoFundMe page has been launched in support of Theo’s family, stating: “On the 7th of October we suffered a deep loss in our family. Baby Theo brought so much joy to his family and everyone that knew him. If you could help out in any way we would be so grateful. Condolences to his Mammy, Daddy, sisters, grandparents, extended family and friends.”
People Before Profit councillor Kay Keane, who lives in Jobstown, spoke to Dublin Live on Wednesday to offer her condolences and support to the grieving family.
She said: “What happened is an awful, awful tragedy. My heart is broken for the family. It is such a terrible thing to happen in our community. I’m heartbroken and shocked. I’m sending my condolences to the family. I can’t even imagine what they’re going through,” reports The Mirror.
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