Funeral of teenage hit-and-run victim to take place tomorrow

The funeral of a teenager who died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin last Friday will take place tomorrow.

The funeral of a teenager who died following a hit-and-run incident in Dublin last Friday will take place tomorrow.

Conor Hickey (14), from St Attracta Road, Cabra, died on Saturday after being hit by a car at about 5.40pm the previous day.

The funeral Mass will take place at 11am tomorrow in the Church of Christ the King in Cabra, after which his remains will be removed to Glasnevin Cemetery.

He played football and hurling at Naomh Fionnbarra GAA Club and was a pupil at local gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire. Flowers have been laid at the scene and friends have paid tribute to him online.

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Gardaí investigating his death have gathered a large amount of CCTV footage in the hope of identifying the driver.

They have appealed to the public for information regarding a silver car involved in the fatal incident.

The boy was knocked down by the car at the junction of St Eithne Road and Fassaugh Road in Cabra, north Dublin. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital, where he later died.

Anyone who may have seen the car which fled the scene in the direction of Phibsboro is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda station on 01-666 8600, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111.