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<\/p>\nThe 25-year-old has been remembered as “an incredible role model for the young people” in his area<\/p>\n
Adam Gilchrist<\/p>\n
Tributes have been paid to a “lovely young man” from Co Dublin <\/a>who died suddenly last week while on holiday.<\/p>\n 25-year-old Adam Gilchrist, from East Wall, passed away suddenly in Spain on Thursday, August 13, leaving his friends and family heartbroken.<\/p>\n A death notice posted 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”.<\/p>\n The notice added 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.”<\/p>\n This is the second tragedy the GIlchrist family has suffered in recent years after Adam’s 19-year-old brother Calvin was killed in a road traffic collision<\/a> between a car and two motorcycles on the Finglas Road in Glasnevin on July 31, 2021.<\/p>\n Adam, who was due to celebrate his 26th birthday next month, was a gifted athlete who played soccer for Belvedere FC and was also a member of Dublin Docklands Boxing Club.<\/p>\n Adam has been remembered as “a lovely young man” who was “an incredible role model for the young people” in his area(Image: GoFundMe)<\/p>\n Tributes have poured in for the popular young man, who has been remembered as “an incredible role model for the young people” in East Wall.<\/p>\n One mourner said: “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.”<\/p>\n A close pal 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.”<\/p>\n While a third person said. “So very sorry for your loss Caroline Denis and all Adam’s family. Adam was a lovely young man. May he rest in peace.”<\/p>\n Friends have rallied around the Gilchrist family during this difficult time and have a launched a GoFundMe<\/a> to help raise money for Adam’s funeral.<\/p>\n The fundraiser was set up by family friend Jess Roche, who shared a message on the GoFundMe page.<\/p>\n “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 wrote.<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his mother, Caroline, and his entire family during this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n “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.<\/p>\n “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.”<\/p>\n The GoFundMe has already raised more than \u20ac21,00 of its \u20ac24,000 within days of being set up, with Adam’s family thanking those who donated to the fundraiser.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/107100358_1786890722470944_r.png\")
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