A teenager has died while playing a football game in Dublin this afternoon.
The player was a member of Belvedere Football Club.
He played for the U16 Premier Team.
In a statement Belvedere FC said the club "is mourning the death of one of our U16 players who tragically collapsed while playing for the club today.
"While all of our members are in deep shock, our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this tragic time.
"We ask that the privacy of the family be respected as the club supports them in grieving their boy. We won’t be releasing the player's name until all family members have been contacted.
"The club will also support our U16 players, coaches and parents who are devastated at the loss of a very popular team-mate."
It's believed that the boy died while playing the match at Shanowen Road, Santry shortly after 1pm.
