Louth village plunged into sadness following death of 28-year-old electrician
Hundreds turned out in bright colours for his funeral last Saturday at the request of his heartbroken family
The young electrician took ill earlier in the week and was rushed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he passed away despite numerous attempts to save him.
It is the second sudden death of a young person from the county within weeks after Marie Claire Rogers, 23, from nearby Togher took ill and died while on holiday in Australia.
Philip, who grew up in the middle of the village, was a former pupil of St Joseph's CBS and a keen golfer.
He was also a popular member of St Fechins GAA club to which his family has lifelong connection and who he played for in his childhood and teenage years.
Philip is a son of Raymond and Ann Devlin and is also survived by his partner Georgia, and siblings Olivia, Jamie, Ben and Rachel.
Numerous tributes were paid to Philip on the RIP website who was described as "a polite young man " and "a total gentleman".
One of his former teachers Ann Marie Ford wrote: "Philip was a lovely boy, very sweet and very quiet with a lovely smile. I was his teacher when he made his First Communion and that is how I remember him. Heartbroken with the news of his untimely passing.
"I am sure he is with his Grandad Joe now in heaven."
Richie and Carrie McDonnell said|: "Our deepest sympathy to Georgina and all the Devlin family on the sad and untimely loss of Philip, may his kind and gentle soul rest in peace."
The St Fechins GAA club extended its heartfelt sympathy to the Devlin family on Philip's death.
It said: "Philip and all his family have been involved as players with the club and Raymond gave of his time generously as a coach. We pledge the support of all the club at this hugely sad time."
The Wolfe Tones club in a message of condolence said: "Please accept our deepest sympathy on the sad passing of your lovely son Philip. To Georgia, Raymond, Ann, and all Philip's family and friends, you are in our thoughts and prayers."
The Newtown Blues wrote: "Our sincere condolences to the Devlin family on the sudden death of Philip. In his short life he made many friends. May the eternal Lord give him eternal peace."
Lester Winters and the greenkeeping team at Seapoint Golf Club said: "Our heartfelt condolences to Ann, Raymond, and the extended family as well as Georgina and her family on the very sad passing of Philip.
"He was a true gentleman and we are thinking of you all during this difficult time."
Another message said: 'May you find comfort in knowing how much Philip was loved and respected by all who knew him."
Requiem mass was held in Termonfeckin Church and Philip was buried afterwards in the old cemetery just across the road from his family home in the village.
A special Go Fund Me page was set up by Philip's best friend John Stephenson to help the family with funeral costs and has so far raised over €11,000.
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