Tributes pour for 'little angel' killed in car park tragedy as funeral details announced

Funeral details have been announced for a three-year-old boy who died after being struck by a car in an Irish shopping centre car park earlier this week.

Noah Sikora, from Charlestown in Dublin 11, died on Wednesday following the tragic incident at Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas.

In a death notice posted on RIP.ie, Noah is described as the "beloved son of Bartek and Martyna", "loving brother to Leo", and the "doting grandson to Wojtek, Dorota and Lucyna".

The notice states he will be "sadly missed by his heartbroken family, uncle and aunties Marcel, Iga, Karolina and Marysia, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours".

A wave of tributes has also been shared online as people sympathised with the young boy's devastated family.

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One condolence message reads: "Keeping you all in our prayers. What an unimaginable tragedy. May beautiful Noah rest in eternal peace."

Another person wrote: "I am so truly sorry for your loss, the people of Finglas are heart broken for you,there are no words that can make you feel better at this sad time. I am praying for Noahs family and friends. We stand with you and Noah will forever be in our thoughts and prayers."

A third message said: "I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful little boy. I wish you all strength to get through the difficult days ahead. Please know the whole community is thinking of you all."

Meanwhile, a fundraiser set up to help the family with funeral costs has received an outpouring of support.

The GoFundMe campaign, titled "Support for Noah's Family – Funeral Fund", has raised more than €15,000 from over 500 donations, surpassing its €10,000 target.

The fundraiser states: "It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of little Noah.

"The three-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident after being struck by a car in a local car park.

"Noah was only three years old. He was a beloved son and a source of endless joy to his family. His sudden loss has left an unimaginable pain and emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him."

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An update posted by organiser Katarzyna Falinska thanked the public for their support.

"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone for the incredible support shown to the family during this very difficult time," the message read.

"Thanks to your kindness and generosity, the fundraising goal was reached in just one day — and even exceeded."

"Rest in peace, little angel. You will forever remain in our hearts."

According to the RIP.ie notice, Noah's Funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning, March 16, at 11.30am at Saint Canice's Church in Finglas Village, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at approximately 1.20pm.