Mourners hear death of Dublin man living in Kildare who was fatally assaulted was 'tragic and unnecessary'

"Mr Weir Gibbons is understood to have been on a bus in the early hours of Sunday morning when a disagreement with others arose. After he exited the bus in Kildare town it is understood a row developed at Magee Terrace, which is close to the garda station, and there was an incident in which Mr Weir Gibbons received a head injury. Mr Weir Gibbons was found unresponsive at approximately 3.15am and rushed to the ICU at Naas General Hospital."

"A Dublin GAA jersey, countless photos of a beaming Mr Weir Gibbons and cans upon cans of his favourite soft drinks adorned the alter of his local church. His friends, walking in procession up the centre of the aisle, carried symbols of the young man's life. His wallet, phone and baseball cap were placed on his coffin - three items he was never seen without."

Ryan Weir Gibbons, 29, suffered a head injury following a disagreement on a bus in Kildare town and was found unresponsive at approximately 3.15am. He was rushed to the ICU at Naas General Hospital and died four days later on Thursday, October 30. A post-mortem examination was carried out and An Garda Síochána launched a murder investigation. Funeral attendees were told his death was "tragic and unnecessary" and focused on celebrating a life lived to the fullest. Personal items including a Dublin GAA jersey, photos, cans of his favourite soft drinks, his wallet, phone and baseball cap were placed on his coffin. Friends added a Monster energy can, a Dublin flag, a cigarette and lighter, prompting laughter and reminiscence.

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