Family in touching tribute to rising star boxer after hundreds attend vigil in west Belfast 

Q Radio News

The family of the talented young boxer killed in a road accident in west Belfast on Friday have been speaking about their devastating loss...



13-year-old Eoin Hamill died following a collision involving his bike and a car on the Springfield Road. 

Several hundred people joined family and friends at a vigil in Turf Lodge on Sunday night in memory of the popular local boy. 

Heartbreaking scenes. Distraught family members at a vigil in Turf Lodge tonight in memory of 13-year-old Eoin Hamill. The talented boxer died following a collision on the Springfield Road in west Belfast on Friday. pic.twitter.com/QStpWVEbuM

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) January 5, 2020

Eoin had been tipped for the top in boxing. 

Here's his uncle Paul Hamill...

Paul says the family has been overwhelmed by the support from the local community...

Eoin's funeral is to be held on Tuesday...

Police say Eoin died after "a road traffic collision involving a car and a bicycle."

A man arrested in connection with the incident has been released on bail pending further enquiries. 

Hundreds gather for a vigil in Turf Lodge tonight to remember schoolboy Eoin Hamill who tragically lost his life on Friday. pic.twitter.com/9BVHHkZCNt

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) January 5, 2020

@sinnfeinireland councillor @MichealD84 after community of West Belfast came out in their 100s at a candlelit vigil in memory of 13-year-old rising star boxer Eoin Hamill. “Shows you the support and solidarity within our community for Eoin’s family at this devastating time.” pic.twitter.com/eKnnQO3t5M

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) January 5, 2020

Champion boxer Eoin Hamill. RIP.