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Irish Independent
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Kerry SFL: Jack Savage dozen sees Kerins O'Rahillys join Austin Stacks at top of Division 1
On an emotional evening in Strand Road on Friday, Kerins O'Rahillys moved back up to join Austin Stacks at the top of Division One after a two-point win over Ballymacelligott in this re-arranged round 8 fixture. The game had been deferred due to the tragic death of 18-year-old Luke Silles, a member of the Ballymacelligott GAA club, who lost his life in a swimming accident.
Irish Times
25-05-2025
- Irish Times
‘A shining light': Leaving Cert student dies after being injured while swimming in Co Kerry
A Leaving Certificate student who was seriously injured while swimming in Co Kerry last weekend has died. Luke Silles, an 18-year-old from Curraghleha East near Tralee, was taken to University Hospital Kerry last Saturday in a critical condition following the incident at Fenit Pier. He died in hospital on Saturday surrounded by his family. Luke was a son of Tony and Paula Silles and had two siblings, Oran and Aimee, according to a notice published on In a statement, his school, CBS The Green in Tralee, described Silles as 'a shining light in our school community – a kind-hearted, thoughtful, and gentle young person who brought warmth and positivity to those around him'. READ MORE 'His presence in our classrooms, on our corridors, and among his peers left a lasting impression. He had a quiet strength and a generous spirit that touched the lives of so many,' it said. 'Luke will be missed deeply by his friends, his classmates and all the staff here at CBS The Green. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and we will remember him with great affection and sorrow.' The school extended its sympathies to the Silles family and pledged to 'walk beside them with care and support in the days, weeks and months ahead'. Ballymacelligott GAA Club, of which Silles was a member, said: 'The sun set in a black cloud last evening as our community mourned the loss of our beloved Luke Silles. 'Luke was sporting, witty, smart and roguish. He was called early by our creator at just 18 years of age. His family and our club have been denied a great man. Rest in peace Luke.' Silles's funeral Mass will take place in Co Kerry on Wednesday.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Tributes pour after passing of 'witty and smart' Kerry teenager Luke Silles
Tributes have poured in for a 'witty and smart' teenage student in Kerry following their tragic passing. Luke Silles, a sixth-year student at CBS The Green in Tralee, was injured during a day out with friends at Fenit Pier in Kerry last weekend. The 18-year-old was rushed to University Hospital Kerry where he remained in critical condition, CorkBeo reports. Luke sadly passed away on Friday. The young man's passing has led to an outpouring of support from his local community, with his home club Ballymacelligott GAA leading the tributes. A spokesperson for the club hailed Luke as a 'witty and roguish' young man, while his teachers at CBS Tralee praised his kind nature and good humour. The spokesperson for Ballymacelligott GAA said: "The sun set in a black cloud last evening as our community mourned the loss of our beloved Luke Silles. Luke was sporting, witty, smart and roguish. He was called early by our creator at just 18 years of age. "His family and our club have been denied a great man. Rest in peace Luke, go marfaidh tú I measc na naomh." Heartbroken teachers and students gathered at CBS The Green to mourn Luke's passing, with members of the National Educational Psychological Service being sent to the school to offer support to the students. In a statement issued this afternoon, a spokesperson for the school said: "Today CBS The Green and the surrounding community are coming to terms with the passing of our student Luke Silles. 'Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his parents, Tony and Paula, his brother and sister, Oran and Aimee, his extended family and large circle of friends. No words can capture our sense of loss and pain at this time. Our hearts are broken," they told Radio Kerry. "Luke was a very popular student at The Green and was highly regarded by both staff and students. He was kind, gentle, thoughtful, good-humoured, cared deeply for all and engaged positively with everyone. He had a kind word and a smile for all he met. "He loved sport and representing our school. He played football for The Green and was part of the team that won the Br. Taft competition in 2022. In the same year, he was part of the soccer team that won the U-15 Kingdom Cup. Luke was preparing for his Leaving Certificate examination alongside his classmates and always showed gratitude for the guidance given. "Luke Silles encapsulated the spirit of The Green. The loss of Luke is deeply felt by all who knew him, but he will be remembered for the light he brought to our lives." Young Luke is survived by his loving parents, Tony and Paula, his siblings, Oran and Aimee, as well as a huge circle of friends and extended family. His funeral details will be announced in due course. May he rest in peace.
