The funeral of Jack de Bromhead is taking place in Waterford.
A horse-riding whip and goggles, a rugby ball and a hunting horn were brought to the alter as symbols of the 13-year-old's life.
He died following a horse-riding incident in Glenbeigh over the weekend.
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Representatives of the President Michael D Higgins and the Taoiseach were in attendance.
His twin sister Mia told the congregation she will miss her brother: