'Most courageous, brave, and gorgeous little boy' Fionn Barry, 7, passes away in Cork

Fionn's heartbroken parents and his friends in the Little Blue Heroes Foundation speak of their sorrow at the child's passing

Brenda and Trevor Barry stated today that they are 'devastated beyond any comprehension' at the loss of their child Fionn.

The garda charity, Little Blue Heroes, has paid tribute following the death of seven-year-old Fionn Barry who had multiple conditions including cerebral palsy, global developmental delay, cortical visual impairment, and extreme reflex.

Little Blue Heroes said they were "heartbroken" to hear of the passing of the youngster from Ballyhea in Co Cork: