Funeral for tragic Sligo seven-year-old Alan Singh to take place this week

The young school boy died on Saturday
The funeral of 7-year-old Alan Singh who died after getting into difficulty at a beach in Sligo is set to take place this week.
Alan will repose at the Church View Funeral Home Collooney (F91 AH21) on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm.
Removal will take place on Thursday morning at 10.45am ahead of his funeral at the Church of the Assumption, Collooney at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sligo Cemetery at 12.30 pm.
Gardaí, emergency services and Sligo RNLI attended the scene at Lissadell Beach on Saturday.
The young boy, from Ballisodare, was given emergency treatment on the shore after being taken from the water.
He was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, but he later died.
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The primary school pupil is survived by his parents Iqbal Jeet Singh and Andrea Dzurikova, as well as his sister Aisha Singh.
'There are no words to express the sadness of this tragedy. What a beautiful little boy,' one mourner's tribute began.
'Please know that you, Alan's family and friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate the days ahead without your precious child. May Alan RIP and watch over you all.'
Another shared: 'To the Family of Alan my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful little boy. My heart breaks for you all at this devastating time.
'May Alan rest now in eternal peace. May he watch over you all and give you the strength and courage you need every day.
'Sleep tight young man.'
A third mourner said: 'To the Singh family, to Alan's classmates and friends. Words are inadequate to convey our deepest sympathy to each of you on your unimaginable loss.
'We are devastated at the tragic loss of your beautiful little boy, brother and grandson.
'Fly high Alan in the arms of the Angels and may every comfort be given to your family and friends at this time.'
Gardaí have said an investigation into the tragedy is ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.

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