Tributes paid to 6-year-old boy who tragically died on family holiday in Wexford

"He will be the brightest star above forever."

Tributes have been flooding in after a 6-year-old boy tragically passed away on a family holiday in Wexford. Joshua Reilly of Clonmore died suddenly on July 10. His family led the moving tributes. They shared, "Joshua Reilly, Graffin, Clonmore, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, 10th of July, Age 6, unexpectedly to the inexpressible grief of his heart broken parents Jennifer and Lorcan, Brother Shane, grandparents Ellen, Joseph and Declan, aunt Siobhan, uncle Liam, relatives and friends." “May his gentle soul rest in peace," they added. The young boy's funeral will take place today at the Church of the Sacred Heart. Friends and family honoured the 6-year-old with touching messages. They vowed to remember his "friendliness, his warmth, his mischievous nature and his laughter." There's no doubt the untimely passing is being felt by everyone who knew Joshua. One wrote, "Joshua you were always happy and smiling in the Montessori School . I will miss you." "Josh brought a brightness to everyone he met. He will be the brightest star above forever. Sleep tight little one. Thank you for the happiness you brought to everyone," said another. https://www.facebook.com/BTHarps/posts/249713056958580   JK Brackens GAA Club shared, "Joshua, who was just 6 years old, was a sports fanatic who loved JK Brackens, Tipperary and Liverpool. He was a member of our U7 hurling and football group and trained weekly in the park and he loved attending blitzes with his friends. "Just last week Joshua attended the club Cul Camp and enjoyed every minute. Joshua was a beautiful, happy boy with a huge smile who endeared himself to everyone he met. "We express our sympathy to his parents Jennifer & Lorcan, his brother Shane, his grandparents Joe & Ellen O' Connor and Declan Reilly, his extended family and his many friends in St. Joseph's Primary School. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam og." Our thoughts are with Joshua's loved ones during this heartbreaking time.