Teen GAA star David dies after quad bike horror

GARDAI are investigating the death of a teenager in a quad bike accident on Easter Sunday.

- SARAH SLATER

The incident occurred in a wooded area close to the village of Emo, Co Laois. The 15-year-old has been named locally as David Brown from Portlaoise.

Gardai and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 2pm but the teenager was found with fatal injuries. Officers remained at the scene to investigate the circumstances which led to the accident.

Gardai confirmed last night that a teenage boy died in the tragedy and a full investigation is under way.

The teenager is a member of a well-known family from Portlaoise.

A keen sportsperson, he had represented Laois in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition on Saturday against Kildare as well as all levels with Portlaoise GAA.