Mum of boy, 3, killed in Dublin car park tragedy tells funeral ‘he gave us so much love’ amid deep and raw’ grief

Collage of a smiling blonde boy, men carrying a white casket, and a white casket in a hearse decorated with flowers.

A THREE-OLD-BOY who died after being struck by vehicle in a Dublin car park was honoured during a funeral mass today.

Noah Sikora passed away last Wednesday after being rushed to hospital from Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas.

Men in dark coats carrying a white casket with gold handles.
Mourners gathered to say farewell to young NoahCredit: Collin Keegan – Collins
 

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Noah lost his life after he was struck by a car in a shopping centre car park in North DublinCredit: rip.ie
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 8.40am and Noah was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital.

However, the beloved three-year-old sadly passed away that afternoon.

 

Crowds turned out to remember the little lad today as his funeral service was held at St. Canice’s Roman Catholic Church, Finglas.

Noah’s heartbroken mum told Sikora’s told the gathered mourners: “He gave us so much love in a such a short time.”

Paying tribute Martyn Wachowska continued: “Noah was an exceptional child, there’s no point in lying.”

A teddy bear and flowers were place at the foot of his small coffin during the ceremony and a white sheet was placed over it.

Speaking to the congregation today Fr Martin Hogan said: “On behalf of the parish community here in Finglas, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Bartek, Martyna, and Leo on the death of Noah, and to his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives.

“None of us can truly comprehend your grief at this time. It is so deep and raw. We can only try to stand with you and to pray for all of you and for Noah.”

The little boy’s coffin was carried out of the church followed by a sea of mourners who had gathered to say goodbye.