Tributes have flooded in for 25-year-old Adam Gilchrist from East Wall, Dublin, who passed away suddenly while on holiday in Spain
Carrington Walker Live News Journalist and Ruairi Scott Byrne
18:56, 22 Aug 2026
Adam Gilchrist(Image: GoFundMe)
Tributes have been paid to a “lovely young man” from Co Dublin who passed away suddenly while on holiday last week.
Adam Gilchrist, 25, from East Wall, died unexpectedly in Spain on Thursday, August 13, leaving his loved ones utterly devastated, reports the Irish Mirror.
A death notice published on RIP.ie remembered Adam as the “beloved son of Caroline and Denis and loving brother of Leanne, Mairead and Davina and uncle of the late Calvin”.
The notice further stated that Adam will be “very sadly missed by his loving family, niece Maci, nephew Calvin, brothers-in-law Steven, Gary and Jordan, cousin Jason and his close friends and his girlfriend Ana, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.”
Adam has been remembered as “a lovely young man”
This marks the second devastating loss the Gilchrist family has endured in recent years, following the death of Adam’s 19-year-old brother Calvin, who was killed in a road traffic collision involving a car and two motorcycles on the Finglas Road in Glasnevin on July 31, 2021, according to the Irish Mirror.
Adam, who was set to turn 26 next month, was a talented sportsman who played soccer for Belvedere FC and was also a member of Dublin Docklands Boxing Club.
An outpouring of tributes has followed for the well-loved young man, who has been fondly remembered as “an incredible role model for the young people” of East Wall. One mourner wrote: “My deepest condolences to Caroline, family and friends, on your devastating loss. My heart aches for you all. Adam never passed by me without a lovely smile, and a kind wish to have a good day. Rest Peacefully, Adam. I hope you find the softest pillow to lay your head on.”
A close friend added: We lost a friend, cousin and a brother. Hope everything up there is at peace. Genuinely most down to earth person around never chat to Giller and leave without a smile on your face. We lost an incredible role model for the young people in the area he forever did everyone proud.
“What a blessing it was to know you personally you will never be forgotten. Love you always Adam my guy.”
While another person commented: “So very sorry for your loss Caroline Denis and all Adam’s family. Adam was a lovely young man. May he rest in peace.”
Friends have gathered around the Gilchrist family throughout this challenging period and have set up a GoFundMe to help collect funds for Adam’s funeral. The fundraising page was created by family friend Jess Roche, who posted a message on the GoFundMe platform.
Adam Gilchrist(Image: GoFundMe)
“As a community, we are devastated and deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of Adam aboard. His passing has left his family, friends, and everyone who knew him in complete shock,” she stated.
“Adam was only 25 years old, and no family could ever imagine having to face the heartbreak of losing a loved one so suddenly and unexpectedly.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his mother, Caroline, and his entire family during this incredibly difficult time.
“We would like to come together as a community to support Caroline and the family in any way we can, particularly with the funeral and associated costs.
“Any contribution, no matter how small, would be greatly appreciated and will go towards helping Adam’s family give him the farewell he deserves. Thank you to everyone for your kindness, support, and generosity during this heartbreaking time.”
The GoFundMe has already surpassed €21,000 of its €24,000 target within days of being established, with Adam’s family expressing their gratitude to all those who have contributed to the fundraiser.
A message posted on the GoFundMe page earlier this week read: “The family would like to thank every single person who has donated the support in the last 24hrs has been amazing and shows just how loved and respected adam is amongst the community.
“He was a gent who always had a smile and a chat for anyone he knew a lovely young man who was taken from us too soon.
“If you can continue to support and share it would be much appreciated we will update on funeral arrangements when we know more but for now on behalf of all the family thank you all so much.”
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