BREAKING: Kildare teen tragically killed after being hit by train near Welsh railway station

Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of a teenager who was struck by a train in Wales.

16-year-old Brendan Thomas Moore was pronounced dead on Saturday, September 14 after the incident occurred near Wildmill station in Bridgend, south Wales.

Brendan is sadly missed by his father Sean from Allenwood, co. Kildare, his mother Christie, grandmother Sandy, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.

An inquest has been launched following Brendan's death, as UK police and coroners offered condolences to his family from both Wales and Ireland.

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The inquest heard from a Coroner's officer that emergency services were called to the scene around 11.30pm after receiving 999 calls from the public.

Assistant coroner for South Wales Kerrie Burge adjourned the full inquest to take place at a later date, which is yet to be confirmed.

According to Wales Online, Burge said "Based on the evidence this morning I am satisfied it is necessary to open an inquest into the death of Brendan Thomas Moore.

"There is reason to suspect his death is unnatural…further evidence needs to be gathered therefore the inquest is to be adjourned to a later date.” Concluding the opening she offered her sincere condolences to Brandan’s family".

A death notice was posted this week for Brendan on RIP.ie, explaining that the teen died "tragically in Bridgend, Wales".

Many condolences were left for the teenager online, with dozens of tributes describing Brendan as "such a lovely young man".

Kildare GAA club Sarsfields wrote: "Our deepest condolences to Sean and Kirsty and all the Moore family on the sad passing of Brendan. May he rest in peace".

Brendan will be reposing at Watkins Funeral Home in Bridgend, Wales. A Funeral and cremation service will take place for Brendan on Wednesday 9th October at 2:45pm in Coychurch Crematorium, Bridgend.