'We know that you are safe now,' funeral of 'beautiful' Clare boy Shay Lynch hears

'Thank you for loving me, your Mommy, and big sister and friend, Abi,' Shay Lynch's father told the seven-year-old's funeral. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

The funeral of Co Clare schoolboy Shay Lynch has been told the seven-year-old was "a gentle, caring, sweet boy who wouldn’t harm a fly".

The first-class pupil at Scoil Seanáin Naofa, Clonlara, died following a tragic accident at a Co Clare hotel pool on Saturday while attending a party.