The late Darragh Sinnott The death of a bright, young boy following a tragic accident close to his some as he cycled to meet his friends has shocked and deeply saddened people across County Wexford. Darragh Sinnott (14) is survived by his loving parents Nick and Una of Coolree, who are devastated by the loss of their beloved son. A boy who was full of life and very vibrant, Darragh was always on the go and he crammed a lot of living into 14 short years. He was a very hard-working, determined and capable young person. If he set his mind to something then he did it. Darragh loved adventure and always looking to push the limits and challenge himself. Sport played a major part in Darragh's life. He loved all sports and represented Glynn-Barntown GAA Club with distinction at all levels from the age of six. Though he loved both codes, hurling was his favourite and he was a talented forward. He lined our at right half-forward on the Glynn-Barntown hurling team that won an U14 county championship in October 2006, a victory he was thrilled with. His proud grandfathers Cllr. Jimmy Curtis and Frank Sinnott, would often have great banter with their grandson about joining 'a real club' like Clongeen or St Anne's! However, Darragh was well able for then and a proud club member who loved wearing the green and blue, he would always defend Glynn-Barntown to the last. When he wasn't playing hurling and football, Darragh played soccer with Vrossabeg. He spent the night before his tragic accident at Wexford Golf Club with his parents where he had just been accepted as a Junior member. Darragh had played par three at local courses and was delighted at being accepted into the club and the prospect of testing himself on the challenging golf course. He also had a real love of animals and due to his father's work as a farrier he grew up around horses, working side by side with Nick and his grandfather Frank. Darragh shared his love of horses with is father and grandfather and the hard working lad was always eager to help out with whatever was going on at his grandparent's, where Nick is based when he is in Coolree. Living just across the road from Frank and Nan, Darragh enjoyed a very close relationship with his grandparents and was very much an important part of their day to day lives. The youngster also took horse riding lessons, which he really enjoyed and unsurprisingly, he was a natural. Darragh, who had a great way with animals, we also particularly fond of his Red Setter, 'Rua'. He was a keen music fan and he had learned to play the guitar. Darragh tried most things and he had even mastered the art of skiing! While on holidays with his Aunt Edel and her family, Darragh had proven himself quite capable on the slopes in just a short space of time. Educated at Barntown NS where he was a very bright and popular pupil, Darragh was a second year student at St Peter's College in Wexford. Many of his friends from Barntown went with him and he made many more friends in his time there. He was really enjoying secondary school and had settled in well. He liked being treated more like a grown up and also the fact that St Peter's was more challenging. Having turned 14 in October 2006, Darragh was growing up fast and turning into a fine young man. He was very health conscious and loved keeping fir and working our, while like any boy his age he took great pride in his appearance. The outgoing youngster had also developed a taste for the finer things in life, such as clothes and eating out, which he enjoyed and appreciated in equal measure. A bit of a schemer, Darragh loved his gags. He was a rash and outgoing lad who invariably ha d a grin on his face. 'There was always fun where Darragh was.' said a family member. Darragh, an only child, had a very special relationship with is parents. 'They adored each other and did everything together. They had lots of plans,' the family member said. Huge members of mourners attended Darragh's Requiem Mass at Barntown. His many friends from St Peter's College an Glynn-Barntown GAA Club formed Guards of Honour as he was removed to the adjoining cemetery. Darragh will be sadly missed by his loving parents Jimmy and Agnes (Loughnageer), Frank and Nan (Colestown), his aunts Mary and Anne and uncle Frank Sinnott, his aunts Mary, Deirdre, Edel Colette, Emer and his uncles Frank, Seamus and Donal Curtis, all his relatives and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Courtesy of the Wexford People 30 May 2007 Tweet

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