Tributes paid to Navan teenager who tragically died in Lanzarote

Tributes have been pouring in for 15-year-old Mikey Leddy who tragically passed away in Lanzarote yesterday afternoon.

The teenager died in hospital in Puerto del Carmen after falling from a wall in the early hours of Monday morning. It is believed the young boy suffered a severe brain injury after falling 15ft.

Mikey has been remembered as a ‘popular young man’ and a talented footballer.

Johnstown FC paid tribute to him on Twitter, “It is with great sadness our own Mikey Leddy has passed away this afternoon, the tragic event that has happened in the last 48 hours has shocked us all. We would ask that everyone remembers Mikey for the champion he was and his fighting spirit.”

St Colmcilles GAA added, “Thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Cilles are with the Leddy and @NavanOMahonys families tonight. Mikey graced Piltown and Seafield on numerous occasions and was a credit to his family and club. So so sad. Ar dheis go raibh a ainim #whereweallbelong.”

Navan O'Mahony's expressed their ‘profound sadness and shock at the tragic passing' of the teenager. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the Leddy family and Mikey's many friends and teammates.”

Mikey’s family were by his bedside when he passed away. Our thoughts are with them during this harrowing time.



 

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