A 15-year-old teenage boy has been killed in a quad bike accident.
The accident happened in a wooded area close to the village of Emo in Co Laois yesterday at 1.30pm.
The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown from Portlaoise, Co Laois.
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2pm, but the teenager was found with fatal injuries.
A second male youth in his teens was removed to Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore to be treated for his injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening.
Officers have remained at the scene to investigate the circumstances which led to the fatal accident.
A keen sportsperson, he had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday against Kildare as well as all levels with Portlaoise GAA.
He was also a member of the Laois minor hurling panel that defeated Antrim on Friday.
His father James is a well-known local painting contractor and member of Laois Fire Services.
David is survived by his parents James, mother Carmel, brother Conor and sister Sarah. He was a third year student in Portlaoise CBS where he represented both their football and hurling teams.
Investigations are ongoing.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.
Any individuals with information or camera footage are asked to make it available to Gardaí at Portlaoise Garda Station on 0578674100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
