Tragic teenager who died after being hit by a train in North London is named

Tributes have poured in to a teenager who died on January 2 after being hit by a train in North London.

Connor Marron was described as a wonderful son, brother and grandson who always had a smile on his face. The 19-year-old, was passionate about sport and excelled at football and snooker, according to BelfastLive.

Originally from Ahoghill, in Co Antrim, Northern Ireland, he was struck and killed between Alexandra Palace and Finsbury Park stations.

Rodger Casements GAC, Connor’s local club, took to Facebook to pay their respects to the 19-year-old and his family.

Their post read: “This morning we received the devastating news of the death of one of our young footballers, Connor Marron.

“Connor represented Sean Stinsons and Casements at underage level and enjoyed great success as a player and team captain through the juvenile ranks.

“In 2015 he captained the Sean Stinson’s Óg Sport team, which competed in the All-Ireland Series in Donegal. Last year he made his debut for Casements senior reserves and would have no doubt gone on to play at senior level.

“Son of former chairman Fergal, Connor was often found at O’Cahan Park alongside his father, friends and teammates. Along with football, snooker was Connors other passion. He excelled at this, winning numerous tournaments including the U16 Northern Ireland Snooker Championship at age 12.

“We offer our sincerest condolences to Connors parents Fergal and Sharon, his little sister Caoimhe and the entire Marron and Doherty families”.

Another local community page, Photos of Portglenone, also shared a touching tribute to Connor.

It said: “P.O.P was shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Connor Marron from Loughbeg road, Ahoghill. When you met Connor he always had a big smile on his face, he loved sport and had played for both Sean Stinsons and Casements GAC at underage level, and from all accounts often captaining his team, he also loved to play a game of snooker.

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“Only recently while I was cutting a hedge, Connor was helping his father Fergal clean the neighbours roof, as he sat on the roof with that smile he waved over to me. Connor was a well mannered young gentleman, a great sportsman and a wonderful Son, Brother & Grandson.

“I would like to pass on my sincere sympathies to his parents Fergal and Sharon, his sister Caoimhe, to his grandparents Bernie and Margaret Marron, and to the entire Marron & Doherty families at this sad time.”

The Northern Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association also took to Facebook to share their condolences for the keen young player.

It wrote: “Northern Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic news of Connor Marron and extend their deepest sympathies to his family, our hearts go out to them in this time of sorrow. May the lord give them strength to get through this difficult time.”

Connor’s death notice reads: “Marron ( 127A Loughbeg Road, Ahoghill) 2nd January 2022 (suddenly as a result of an accident) Connor (aged 19 years) RIP, beloved son of Fergal and Sharon, much loved brother of Caoimhe, and loving grandson of Bernie and Margaret.

“Funeral Arrangements Later.

“Deeply regretted by his sorrowing father, mother, sister, grandparents and all his family and friends who loved him so much. Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.”

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