A Leaving Certificate student who got real bad hurt while swimming in Co Kerry last weekend has sadly passed away. Luke Silles, an 18-year-old from Curraghleha East near Tralee, got taken to University Hospital Kerry last Saturday in a really serious condition after the thing happened at Fenit Pier. He went and passed away in the hospital on Saturday with his family all around him. Luke was a son of Tony and Paula Silles and had two siblings, Oran and Aimee, according to a notice that got put up on rip.ie.
His school, CBS The Green in Tralee, talked about him as “a shining light in our school community – a kind-hearted, thoughtful, and gentle young person who brought warmth and positivity to those around him.” They said, “His presence in our classrooms, on our corridors, and among his peers left a lasting impression. He had a quiet strength and a generous spirit that touched the lives of so many.” The school went and said, “Luke will be missed deeply by his friends, his classmates and all the staff here at CBS The Green. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and we will remember him with great affection and sorrow.” They said they were sorry to the Silles family and promised to “walk beside them with care and support in the days, weeks and months ahead.”
Ballymacelligott GAA Club, where the student was part of, said: “The sun set in a black cloud last evening as our community mourned the loss of our beloved Luke Silles.” They went and said, “Luke was sporting, witty, smart and roguish. He was called early by our creator at just 18 years of age. His family and our club have been denied a great man. Rest in peace Luke.” The funeral Mass is gonna happen in Co Kerry on Wednesday. It’s a really sad time for everyone who knew Luke and the community as a whole.
