Tributes are continuing to flow in for 13-year-old Jack De Bromhead who died at a race over the weekend.
The Waterford jockey and son of trainer Henry De Bromhead, was killed after he fell from his horse at Rossbeigh Beach during the Glenbeigh Races in Kerry on Saturday.
His funeral mass will take place on Wednesday in Butlerstown.
Rest in peace Jack. Forever in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/8HqQrBcQth
— Scoil Mhuire, Butlerstown (@ButlerstownNS) September 4, 2022
A statement from Scoil Mhuire Butlerstown says;
'Our school has implemented our Critical Incident Management Plan supported by the National Educational Psychological Service. Our school staff has been helping students to deal with this tragic event."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family and with all families who are grieving the loss of a precious child."
His parents Henry and Heather described him as "a one-of-a-kind child" who will be "always cherished, always loved, frozen in time with a beautiful young soul".
Former Mayor of Waterford, Damien Geoghegan says the people of Waterford will rally around the family:
"There was a sense of shock when the phone calls came through on Saturday night, followed up yesterday by immense sadness."
"Henry is part of racing royalty, and he's part of sporting royalty here in Waterford."
