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TRIBUTES have poured in for a “dearly loved” man after he passed away “unexpectedly”.

Kieran O’Connell, from Crosshaven in Co Cork, died on December 27 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York in the US after suffering a brief illness.

The young man’s death notice states he is the “dearly loved” son of Barry (Finbarr) and Elizabeth and “much loved” brother of Cillian.

It adds: “Sadly missed by his loving parents, brother, aunts, uncles, sister-in-law Michelle, cousins, relatives and many friends.”

Kieran’s funeral mass will take place at 11am on Thursday, January 9 in St Brigid’s Church in Crosshaven and he will be buried in St Patrick’s Cemetery in the town afterwards.

The family have requested house private.

A number of people left their condolences for Kieran after his sad passing.

One mourner wrote: “I had the pleasure of knowing Kieran in primary school.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to him and all his family, in this difficult time. May he rest in peace.”

Another said: “Sincere condolences to Kieran’s family.

“I met Kieran when at DCU many years ago and stayed in touch ever since.

“He was a warm, generous, caring and fun-loving person, with a wonderful sense of humour.

“He left a significant mark on this world and will be sorely missed.

“Shocked and sadden to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace.”

Another person posted: “I was deeply shocked and heartbroken to hear about Kieran’s sudden passing.

“Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

“Kieran was a truly special and a kind person who touched so many lives with his warmth, sense of humor and love.

“I feel blessed to have known him and I will always cherish the memories we shared.

“My deepest condolences and may he rest in peace.”

A friend added: “Sending my sincere condolences to Kieran’s family. I’m so sad to hear of his passing.

“He was such a kind soul and a lovely friend.

“I have great memories with him from Cork and in NY.

“He will be missed. Rest in peace Kieran xx”

And another friend said: “Elizabeth, Barry, Cillian & family, thank you for gifting Kieran to the world.

“He is so loved and will be very missed by all who have had the pleasure to meet him.

“Kieran didn’t waste one minute of his too-short life.

“Generous, kind-hearted and deeply concerned with the well-being of others, he will live on in the wonderful memories he built with people far and wide.

“A credit to you all, ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.”

RIP.IE

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Doctors told my parents I wouldn’t live long, but I’m still going strong. How can I come to terms with my problems and have a good life?

I’m a 33-year-old woman with Prader-Willi Syndrome, the rare genetic condition that affects about 2000 people in the UK.

I was diagnosed as a child. It makes me constantly hungry and desperate to find food, as well as causing learning problems and weak muscles.

I’m overweight, even though I try hard to control it. People treat me like I’m greedy and lazy, but I’m not.

I still live with my parents and don’t have a job. It’s hard to make friends and I’m sick of having to explain myself to everyone.

Life is so hard. I just want to be like everyone else.

DEIDRE SAYS: Living with a rare condition is very difficult, but you’re not alone. 

Contact the Prader-Willi Association (pwsa.co.uk, tel: 01332 365 676) where you can talk to someone who understands. 

They’ll call you back to save you the cost of a call. They’ll advise you and can help put you in touch with other young people with your condition.

They organise events all around the UK, as well as online. 

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