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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Family of tragic Irish cyclist, 25, who was ‘electrocuted after falling onto Paris rail track' confirm funeral details
Tomas' club set up a fundraiser in his memory 'FOREVER MISSED' Family of tragic Irish cyclist, 25, who was 'electrocuted after falling onto Paris rail track' confirm funeral details FUNERAL details have been announced for a young Waterford cyclist who died suddenly in a Paris Metro Station. Tomas Walsh, who was just 25-years-old, was in France to watch the Tour de France when the incident occurred on Monday, July 21, 2025. 3 Tomas Walsh sadly died in Paris last month Credit: SOCIAL MEDIA COLLECT 3 The 25-year-old had travelled from Ireland to watch the Tour de France Credit: Social Media Collect It is believed that the cyclist, from Carriglea in Cheekpoint, Co Waterford, may have been electrocuted after falling on to the underground railway track. French Police opened an investigation into the death of the Mr Walsh after his body was discovered lying on the tracks inside the Grands Boulevards metro station in the northeast of the city. He had travelled from Ireland to watch the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race. Comeragh Cycling Club, which Mr Walsh had been a member of for the past 10 years, launched a fundraiser for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust last month. The club said: "Tomas sadly lost his life in Paris this July. "The Kevin Bell Reparation Trust's help has been invaluable in all aspects of the reparation of Tomas. We've chosen to fundraise for Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. All funds raised here will go directly to this great cause." The 'In Memory of Tomas Walsh' campaign on iDonate has so far raised €4,648 out of its €5,000 goal. The Walsh family confirmed Tomas' funeral details yesterday. A death notice said: "He will be forever missed but always remembered by his heartbroken parents Frank and Bernie and his sisters Caoimhe and Bróna. "Will be sadly missed by his grand parents Chrissie and Joan, his niece Molly, Caoimhe's partner Paul, his aunts, uncles, cousins and his many, many friends especially those in the Comeragh Cycling Club." Tomas who will be reposing on Friday from 4pm to 7pm, with his family requesting that the house remains "strictly private" outside these hours. A Requiem Mass will take place at 12pm this Saturday in St Nicholas church in Faithlegg, Co Waterford. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery, with family flowers only and donations to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. 'CREDIT TO HIS PARENTS' Online tributes to the cyclist described him as a "pleasant young man with the world in front of him", a "credit to his parents" and a "really great lad". One posted: "A truly lovely lad. You packed so much into your short life", another said: "It's very hard to comprehend the loss of such a talented young man who was so full of the joy of life". Another tribute read: "No words can be said to express how sad we feel at the heartbreaking loss of your son and brother, his young life tragically cut short, may he rest in peace". In a further tribute, a Mother and Nana of young children said: "My deepest sympathy at the loss of your very precious Tomas. "I know the pan of losing a son without warning in the blink of an eye. "The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was a lifeline as our son was abroad also. An amazing organisation we were then in return able to give back to the KBRT for other families like ourselves, we held a fundraiser and raised lots of money to give back to the fund. "A very worthy cause. My heart and thoughts are with you all."
Irish Independent
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Family raising money to return belongings of Irishman who drowned in Canada
The GoFundMe page was set up after Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, drowned on June 10. The 30-year-old got into difficulty in water near his accommodation in Montreal and was laid to rest yesterday. His devastated sister Stacey remembered her brother as 'the heart and soul of the family' on the online fundraising page which has received over €4,300 in donations. 'We are grateful for all the invaluable help and support we are receiving in getting Stuart home from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, we now face the challenge of bringing his belongings home,' she said. 'We have to navigate the process of getting his personal belongings home as he lived in Montreal for four years. 'We would appreciate any support in doing this.' The family has raised around 95pc of the original target amount and has promised that any money left over will be donated to the charity that helps families repatriate the remains of loved ones who died abroad. 'Excess funds will be going to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (Newry) who have and continue to be a great support to the family,' Stacey said. The trust was set up by the parents of Newry man Kevin Bell, who died in New York in 2013, and has assisted over 1,700 families. The charity covers many of the practicalities involved in repatriation, from liaising with funeral directors overseas to ensuring all necessary documentation is in place, easing some of the burden on loved ones during an already traumatic time. Tributes poured in online from those who knew Stuart both at home and in Canada. Friends remembered him as a warm, kind, and generous young man who loved life and made a lasting impression on everyone who encountered him. Leeds-based music promoter Bad Owl Presents paid an emotional tribute to the one-time regular at their events before 'he recently moved away to follow his dream of living and working in Canada'. 'He brought an excitement and passion to our shows, was a huge advocate of the scene and always had a daft story to regale to us in between bands,' they posted online. 'He will be very much missed and our thoughts go out to his friends and his family.' A death notice described Stuart as a 'dearly beloved son of David and Carol' and 'a devoted brother of Clara (John), Stacey (Will) and the late baby Andrew'. 'A much-loved grandson of Robert and the late Florence and the late Tommy and Jennifer. A dear nephew and cousin,' it added. The fundraising campaign remains open as relatives and friends prepare to pay their respects to Stuart. 'We are devastated about the circumstances surrounding his passing,' Stacey said. 'Stuart was full of life and full of love, the heart and soul of our family and he will be sorely missed by us all. 'Stuart loved his life in Montreal and saw a future there.'
Irish Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Fundraiser launched to return belongings of young Irishman who drowned in Canada
The family of a young Irish man who tragically died in a drowning incident in Canada last month have launched a fundraiser in a bid to bring his personal belongings back home to Ireland. Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin in Co Tyrone, sadly lost his life on Friday, June 13, after getting into difficulty in water close to where he was living in Montreal. The 30-year-old's death sent shockwaves through his hometown and beyond, with his family paying heartbreaking tribute to the popular young man. 'We are devastated about the circumstances surrounding his passing as he tragically drowned near his accommodation in Montreal,' his sister said. 'Stuart was full of life and full of love, the heart and soul of our family and he will be sorely missed.' Stuart's family are arranging to bring his body home with the help of the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust so that he may be buried in his native Tyrone, with a funeral service due to be held at Drumquin Presbyterian Church on Tuesday (July 15). The family have now set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of bringing Stuart's personal belongings back to Ireland . The fundraiser is being organised by Stuart's sister Stacey, who posted a message on the GoFundMe page which read: "Our son/brother Stuart Doonan sadly passed away in Montreal, Canada, June 2025. "We are grateful for all the invaluable help and support we are receiving in getting Stuart home from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, we now face the challenge of bringing his belongings home. "We have to navigate the process of getting his personal belongings home as he lived in Montreal for four years. We would appreciate any support in doing this. "Excess funds will be going to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (Newry) who have and continue to be a great support to the family." The GoFundMe page has already raised £4,175 (€4,805) after being set up at the weekend. Anyone who would like to make a contribution to the fundraising campaign can visit the GoFundMe page here.
Sunday World
14-07-2025
- General
- Sunday World
Family raising money to return belongings of Irishman who drowned in Canada
Stuart Doonan (30) got into difficulty in water near his accommodation in Montreal. More than €4,000 has been raised to help the grieving family of a Tyrone man who died in Canada last month cover the costs of bringing his belongings home. The GoFundMe page was set up after Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, drowned on June 10. The 30-year-old got into difficulty in water near his accommodation in Montreal and will be laid to rest today. A service of thanksgiving for Stuart's life will be held in Drumquin Presbyterian Church at 2pm followed by committal in the adjoining graveyard. Stuart Doonan. (Image: Armstrong Funeral Directors) News in 90 Seconds - Monday July 14th His devastated sister Stacey remembered her brother as 'the heart and soul of the family' on the online fundraising page which has received over €4,300 in donations. 'We are grateful for all the invaluable help and support we are receiving in getting Stuart home from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, we now face the challenge of bringing his belongings home,' she said. 'We have to navigate the process of getting his personal belongings home as he lived in Montreal for four years. 'We would appreciate any support in doing this.' The family has raised around 95% of the original target amount and has promised that any money left over will be donated to the charity that helps families repatriate the remains of loved ones who died abroad. 'Excess funds will be going to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (Newry) who have and continue to be a great support to the family,' Stacey said. The trust was set up by the parents of Newry man Kevin Bell, who died in New York in 2013, and has assisted over 1,700 families. The charity covers many of the practicalities involved in repatriation, from liaising with funeral directors overseas to ensuring all necessary documentation is in place, easing some of the burden on loved ones during an already traumatic time. Tributes poured in online from those who knew Stuart both at home and in Canada. Friends remembered him as a warm, kind, and generous young man who loved life and made a lasting impression on everyone who encountered him. Leeds-based music promoter Bad Owl Presents paid an emotional tribute to the one-time regular at their events before 'he recently moved away to follow his dream of living and working in Canada'. 'He brought an excitement and passion to our shows, was a huge advocate of the scene and always had a daft story to regale to us in between bands,' they posted online. 'He will be very much missed and our thoughts go out to his friends and his family.' A death notice described Stuart as a 'dearly beloved son of David and Carol' and 'a devoted brother of Clara (John), Stacey (Will) and the late baby Andrew'. 'A much-loved grandson of Robert and the late Florence and the late Tommy and Jennifer. A dear nephew and cousin,' it added. The fundraising campaign remains open as relatives and friends prepare to pay their respects to Stuart. 'We are devastated about the circumstances surrounding his passing,' Stacey said. 'Stuart was full of life and full of love, the heart and soul of our family and he will be sorely missed by us all. 'Stuart loved his life in Montreal and saw a future there.' See
Belfast Telegraph
14-07-2025
- General
- Belfast Telegraph
Family raising money to return belongings of Tyrone man who drowned in Canada
The GoFundMe page was set up after Stuart Doonan, from Drumquin, drowned on June 10. The 30-year-old got into difficulty in water near his accommodation in Montreal and will be laid to rest today. A service of thanksgiving for Stuart's life will be held in Drumquin Presbyterian Church at 2pm followed by committal in the adjoining graveyard. His devastated sister Stacey remembered her brother as 'the heart and soul of the family' on the online fundraising page which has received £3,235 in donations. 'We are grateful for all the invaluable help and support we are receiving in getting Stuart home from the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, we now face the challenge of bringing his belongings home,' she said. 'We have to navigate the process of getting his personal belongings home as he lived in Montreal for four years. 'We would appreciate any support in doing this.' The family has raised around 80% of the £4,000 target amount and has promised that any money left over will be donated to the charity that helps families repatriate the remains of loved ones who died abroad. 'Excess funds will be going to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust (Newry) who have and continue to be a great support to the family,' Stacey said. The trust was set up by the parents of Newry man Kevin Bell, who died in New York in 2013, and has assisted over 1,700 families. The charity covers many of the practicalities involved in repatriation, from liaising with funeral directors overseas to ensuring all necessary documentation is in place, easing some of the burden on loved ones during an already traumatic time. 'Stuart was full of life and full of love, the heart and soul of our family and he will be sorely missed by us all' Tributes poured in online from those who knew Stuart both at home and in Canada. Friends remembered him as a warm, kind, and generous young man who loved life and made a lasting impression on everyone who encountered him. Leeds-based music promoter Bad Owl Presents paid an emotional tribute to the one-time regular at their events before 'he recently moved away to follow his dream of living and working in Canada'. 'He brought an excitement and passion to our shows, was a huge advocate of the scene and always had a daft story to regale to us in between bands,' they posted online. 'He will be very much missed and our thoughts go out to his friends and his family.' "The odds of me winning are very slight": King James on Scarva sham fight A death notice described Stuart as a 'dearly beloved son of David and Carol' and 'a devoted brother of Clara (John), Stacey (Will) and the late baby Andrew'. 'A much-loved grandson of Robert and the late Florence and the late Tommy and Jennifer. A dear nephew and cousin,' it added. The fundraising campaign remains open as relatives and friends prepare to pay their respects to Stuart. 'We are devastated about the circumstances surrounding his passing,' Stacey said. 'Stuart was full of life and full of love, the heart and soul of our family and he will be sorely missed by us all. 'Stuart loved his life in Montreal and saw a future there.'
