The funeral of Leon Briody from Co Cavan who passed away on Thursday at the age of 9 will take place today.
The Castletara boy passed away peacefully after fighting a courageous battle against leukaemia.
He had experienced multiple relapses and had undergone treatments including a bone marrow transplant and CAR-T transplant.
An Garda Síochána paid tribute to Leon on their social media saying honorary Garda Leon Briody will forever be remembered for the joy and laughter he brought and his wonderful smile whenever he greeted you.
A online condolence said, “Leon was now a little angel in heaven who had touched the hearts of so many.”
Another person online said he was a true little warrior, always with a smile on his face.
Requiem Mass today at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Castletara followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan.
