Parkvilla FC, a football club in Navan, Ireland, has suspended all junior activities this weekend as a mark of respect following the death of one of their Under-10s players, bernard Power.

Bernard Power died peacefully on Friday at Temple Street Children’s Hospital, surrounded by his family, after an illness.

Community Grief and Tributes

The news has reverberated throughout the local community, with numerous expressions of sympathy and support pouring in for the Power family and Parkvilla FC.

Parkvilla FC shared a heartwrenching tribute on Facebook, stating: Parkvilla are saddened to hear of the passing of our U10 Player Bernard Power. We would like to express our deepest condolences to his parents Bernard & Chloe, his sisters & the extended Power & Conaty family.As a mark of respect, all schoolboy/girl activities & games are cancelled this weekend. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Bernard Power. Credit: Parkvilla Football Club Facebook

outpouring of Support from Football Community

Solidarity has been shown across the footballing community, with nearby clubs expressing their sorrow and offering condolences.

• Trim Celtic AFC: All at Trim Celtic AFC send our condolences at this time of profound grief to Bernard’s family, team mates and all his friends, may you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with Bernard.
• Robinstown FC: All at Robinstown FC are sorry for the loss of Bernard. Sincere sympathy to Bernard’s family, friends, teammates and all at Parkvilla FC.The very sad loss of a young life. May bernard rest in peace.
• Bohermeen Celtic: Everyone at bohermeen Celtic would like to offer their deepest condolences to Bernard’s family, friends and all his Parkvilla teammates at this sad time. Ar dheis dé go raibh a h’anam dílis.

Personal Tributes and Memories

Individuals involved with the local football scene also paid sweet tributes, recalling Bernard’s passion for the game.

Heartbreaking news. A privilege to have watched him play against our team, full of energy, joy, and a real love for the game, a fantastic little boy. Deepest condolences to bernard’s family,his teammates,coaches and everyone in the Park Villa family. We’re all thinking of you during this incredibly arduous time. Rest in perfect peace little man.

Dan Power, local football community member

Family’s Heartbreak

A rip.ie post conveys the family’s profound loss: Bernard Jnr will be very sadly missed and fondly remembered by his heartbroken parents Bernard & Chloe, sisters Isabella, Arianna, Sophia and Ruby, grandparents, Bernard, Suzanne, aishling and Sonny, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and all his marvelous school and football friends.