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The Irish Sun
23-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Heartbreak as tragic boy hit by car days after celebrating 4th birthday is laid to rest following emotional service
TRAGIC four-year-old car crash victim Abdur Rehman was laid to rest today. Little Abdur was Advertisement 2 Tragic four-year-old car crash victim Abdur Rehman was laid to rest today Credit: Collect through journalist 2 Hundreds of mourners turned out today for his funeral Credit: GARY ASHE Hundreds of mourners turned out today for the funeral of Abdur, who had only celebrated his fourth birthday at the weekend. Shocked locals joined grieving family and friends for funeral prayers at Mullingar's Islamic Cultural Society Centre. Heartbroken relatives told how Abdur was 'loved by all who knew him'. Following the emotional service, the little lad was later buried in Newcastle cemetery in Advertisement Read more in News The Islamic community was rallying around the youngster's anguished parents who have been plunged into mourning just four weeks after welcoming a new baby. The couple originally hail from Mullingar Cricket Club was among the groups issuing condolence messages. The club said: 'The club is extremely shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of young Abdur, son of club member Pir Abdullah Naeem. Advertisement Most read in The Irish Sun 'Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with Pir and Mrs Abdullah during this difficult time. 'May Allah give their family and friends sabr during this difficult time.' CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY The Pakistanis in Ireland Group added: 'Our beloved friend Pir Abdullah's son (Abdur Rehman age 4yrs) passed away in mulingar due to car accident. 'May Allah give subr to his family and friends.' Advertisement Abdur was We also understand the driver of the car was on their way home when the accident happened. The boy was treated at the scene but was later pronounced dead at Mullingar Advertisement His family had only moved to the area in recent months. 'LOVED BY EVERYONE' As the garda probe continued, devastated neighbours told how Abdur was 'loved by everyone' and regularly enjoyed playing on his beloved scooter outside his house. And friends of the little boy's family revealed the youngster had only celebrated his fourth birthday over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Advertisement Fighting back tears, family friend Naveed Iqbal told how Abdur had not even opened all his birthday presents. Mr Iqbal said: 'They (the family) were keeping some for him so he could open one every day. 'The family just moved here a few months ago. We helped them move. 'They are a hardworking family, same as everyone here. Advertisement 'It's so sad for everyone. His birthday party was on Saturday. He was still to open some gifts. There are no words.'
Irish Daily Mirror
23-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tears as boy, 4, who died in Mullingar road tragedy laid to rest
Tears flowed as the funeral of a boy, 4, who died in a road tragedy in Mullingar on Easter Monday was laid to rest today. Hundreds of people gathered for prayers at the Islamic Cultural Society Centre in Mullingar this afternoon. Four-year-old Abdur Rehman was buried in Newcastle cemetery in Dublin this afternoon. The boy - who is understood to have celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday - was hit by a car in Farranshock Estate, located just 2km from Mullingar town, shortly after 6.30pm on Easter Monday. Speaking to Irish Mirror, local councillor Andrew Duncan said 'The whole community is in deep shock and saddened with this tragedy. 'There is gloom across the whole town of Mullingar and afar. It's an awful tragedy. 'A young boy has lost his life and it's an absolute tragedy for all concerned, for the boy, his family, neighbours and the driver of the car who is often forgotten,' said Cllr Duncan said and offered his condolences to the boy's family." It is understood the little boy and his family only moved into the estate a couple of months ago. "We don't know exactly what happened. A little baby, just four years old," family friend Naveed Iqbal said. Fahim Khan explained: "His birthday was on Saturday. It's a loss for every parent. The parents are in the hospital traumatised and only had a new born baby four weeks ago. The mother is absolutely devastated. It's hard to put words together." Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Sunday World
23-04-2025
- Sunday World
Boy (4) who died after being knocked down in Mullingar estate to be laid to rest today
Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries Locals living in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate are still coming to terms with the tragic circumstances surrounding Monday evening's incident. Floral tributes at the scene of Monday's incident which claimed the life of Abdur Rehman (4). A four-year-old boy who died after he was knocked down by a car inside a midlands housing estate on Monday evening and just days after celebrating his fourth birthday will laid to rest today. Abdur Rehman was fatally injured when he was struck by a car only a matter of yards from his home in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate shortly after 6:30pm. Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster both at the scene and en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries. Locals living in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate are still coming to terms with the tragic circumstances surrounding Monday evening's incident. In a post carried on its Facebook page this afternoon, Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society revealed Abdur's funeral will take place today at Mullingar's Mosque or Masjid. 'The funeral for little Abdur will be held today at the Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society,' a spokesperson informed the Sunday World. In doing so, members of the public are being asked to refrain from visiting the hospital or the family's home in Mullingar. News surrounding Monday evening's incident has continued to be felt far and wide, emotions that have been exacerbated by the fact little Abdur had only celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday. The tragic incident occurred in Farranshock housing estate, Mullingar, Co Westmeath (Photo: Liam Cosgrove) Floral tributes continue to be left at the scene of the incident, one of which poignantly read: 'Little man' while surrounded by a sea of other moving messages of sympathy. It is understood the little boy's parents had only recently celebrated the birth of their second child. Both originally hail from Pakistan, but have resided in Ireland for a number of years. Gardaí, meanwhile, are continuing to appeal for witnesses into the incident. A detailed forensic collision investigation took place and was completed yesterday morning which resulted in a black BMW being towed away from the scene for further examination. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Irish Independent
23-04-2025
- Irish Independent
Final farewell to boy (4) who died after being knocked down in Mullingar housing estate
Today at 11:58 A four-year-old boy who died after he was knocked down by a car inside a midlands housing estate on Monday evening and just days after celebrating his fourth birthday was laid to rest earlier today. Abdur Rehman was fatally injured when he was struck by a car only a matter of yards from his home in Mullingar's Farranshock housing estate shortly after 6:30pm. Despite desperate attempts to save the youngster both at the scene and en route to Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital, Abdur passed away a short time later from his injuries. Follow Independent Westmeath on Facebook Mullingar Islamic Cultural Society revealed Abdur's funeral took place earlier today at Mullingar's Mosque or Masjid. Members of the public are being asked to refrain from visiting the hospital or the family's home in Mullingar. News surrounding Monday evening's incident has continued to be felt far and wide, emotions that have been exacerbated by the fact little Abdur had only celebrated his fourth birthday on Saturday. Floral tributes continue to be left at the scene of the incident, one of which poignantly read: 'Little man' while surrounded by a sea of other moving messages of sympathy. It is understood the little boy's parents had only recently celebrated the birth of their second child. Both originally hail from Pakistan, but have resided in Ireland for a number of years. Gardaí, meanwhile, are continuing to appeal for witnesses into the incident. A detailed forensic collision investigation took place and was completed yesterday morning which resulted in a black BMW being towed away from the scene for further examination. Anyone with information is urged to contact Mullingar Garda Station at 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
RTÉ News
23-04-2025
- RTÉ News
Funeral of four-year-old Abdur Rehman takes place in Mullingar
The funeral of the four-year-old boy who died after being knocked down in Mullingar on Easter Monday has taken place. Hundreds of people gathered for prayers at the Islamic Cultural Society Centre in Mullingar this afternoon. Four-year-old Abdur Rehman will be buried in Newcastle cemetery in Dublin this afternoon. Yesterday, friends of the family spoke of their devastation and said the little boy was loved by all who knew him. The young boy, who was killed just yards from his home in Farranshock, a new development on the outskirts of Mullingar, had celebrated his fourth birthday at the weekend. Family friend Naveed Iqbal said Abdur had not even opened all his birthday presents. "They were keeping some for him so he could open one every day," he explained. "The family just moved here a few months ago. We helped them move. They are a hardworking family, same as everyone here. It's so sad for everyone." Mr Iqbal said Abdur's father, originally from Pakistan, had been living in Ireland for 20 years. His mother is a medical student.
