A rural community in Co. Kerry has been left devastated following the death of a talented young footballer in a road accident last Sunday morning.

Tributes have been pouring in for Sean Scanlon who died when the van he was driving crashed near his home in Ballinskelligs. The 24-year-old plumber was a popular and important member of the local St. Michael's Foilmore GAA club.

“St Michael's Foilmore GAA club is in mourning at the untimely death of our player, friend and colleague Sean Scanlon," the club posted on Facebook. 

"Sean’s passing has devastated all our club members and has cast a gloom over Ballinskelligs and Foilmore. Our thoughts and prayers are with his Mom Liz, Sister Ellie, Brothers Daragh, Calum and Mikey, Nannie Eileen, Aunties, Clare, Bernie and the extended Doyle and Scanlon families.

"Taken from us too soon Seán. May your gentle soul rest In eternal peace.”

Garda have appealed for any witnesses of the crash to come forward.

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