NATIONAL: Shock and sadness as Irishman, 25, dies after tragic fall weeks after move to US

A young Irishman has died following a tragic accident weeks after moving to the US from his native Meath.

25-year-old Evan Reynolds, originally from Mornington in Co Meath, recently moved to Dallas, Texas where he suffered a tragic fall and died on September 1. 

Evan has been remembered as a "determined, charismatic and kind-hearted individual" by his best friend Patrick and cousin Jordan O'Donnell. 

Jordan explained that Evan died on September 1 in Texas and that his family are working to bring his body home.

Jordan and Patrick have set up a GoFundMe page to help repatriate Evan and the fundraiser has already hit €40,000.

"As you may understand, this is a devastating time for Evan's family, so we have decided to create this fundraiser to help with the financial burden of this ordeal," Jordan explained.

"The donations raised will help fund the repatriation service which will allow Evan to be brought back home to his family and community here in Mornington. We urge you to please donate whatever you can to allow Evan to get back home as soon as possible."

Jordan went on to say that "Evan's passing is felt with a heavy heart by all who knew him. Everyone from, his teammates in Donacarney Celtic Football Club, his classmates in Colaiste na hInse, his fellow students in DkIT, his colleagues in Hedgeserv, his family and his friends will cherish every moment they shared with him.

"His determination and individuality gave us a unique person who succeeded in all aspects of life. He was an inspiration to many and a voice of reason to all. He will be remembered by everyone who was blessed to know him."

Donacarney Celtic also paid tribute to their former player with an emotional statement.

"It is with a heavy heart we pass on the news that Evan Reynolds tragically passed away in Dallas, Texas on the 1st September at the tender age of 25," they explained.

"Evan played for Donacarney Celtic at under age level and had recently returned for a spell with the Senior team. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to SarahJane, Bernard, his brother Dara (who plays in our u15 team) and the extended family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you navigate through this difficult period of loss and grief.

"In times like these, the bonds we share as a football family become even more evident. As we look at different ways to support Evans family, we also want to highlight a GoFundme page that has been created to help with his repatriation to Ireland," the club added.