Tears flowed freely at a requiem Mass as a grieving father paid tribute to his “loving and caring son” who was described as a “popular, generous” teenager who was “full of fun”.

Junior Certificate students whose classmate died suddenly on Monday night will be allowed to start this afternoon’s Irish exam late so they can attend his funeral.

A small community has been plunged into grief following the sudden death of a popular 15-year-old who was due to begin his Junior Certificate today.

SENSATIONAL full-forward John Mullaney inspired Ballinhassig to a second Barry Collins Super Valu South East JAHC title in three years, leaving Carrigaline dejected at Riverstick yesterday.