Tributes have been paid to an Irish dad who took ill and died while on a holiday in Majorca in Spain. A death notice on Rip.ie says that Mr Grant of Pinewood Avenue, Hillview in Waterford “died suddenly whilst on holiday with family and friends.
” Father-of-four Michael Grant, who is formerly of Morrison’s Road in Waterford , travelled to Magaluf with his loved ones over the weekend. A postmortem will be carried out on the deceased. However, the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Mr Grant, 45, was the founder of the St Joseph’s Juvenile Academy. In a statement St Joseph’s AFC said that they had a “heavy heart” following the death of their “dearest club member and head child coach.” READ MORE: 'My time in Tenerife showed me the island's seedy underbelly - tourists have to keep their wits about them' READ MORE: Missing Jay Slater search takes new twist as ex-cop issues warning “As many of you know, Michael was more than just a coach to us—he was a beloved friend and as a club and for his family we need time to process this devastating loss.
Michael was an integral part of our community, and his absence will be profoundly felt. He was not just a coach but a mentor and a friend to all the children and adult members at St Joseph’s. "More recently his dedication, passion, and love for the kids were evident in everything he did.
He cherished every one of them, and I’m sure you will all agree that his impact was immeasurable. "The club extended its hea.
