Elliot English 'a power of energy and love', funeral told

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A six-year-old boy, who died in an arson attack which claimed the lives of his parents and two brothers, was a power of energy and love, mourners have heard.

The funeral is taking place for six-year-old Elliot English, who died three weeks after an arson attack at his home in Birchwood, Waterford.

The arson attack also claimed the lives of Elliot's parents, Kim and Philip English, and his brothers, 12-year-old Callum and nine-year-old Jayden.

Elliot and a 14-year-old girl were rescued from the house by firefighters, and were being treated at Children's Health Ireland in Crumlin, Dublin.

Elliot died there last Friday. The 14-year-old girl continues to receive treatment at the hospital.

This afternoon's funeral mass is being concelebrated by Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Parish in Waterford, Fr Gerry Chestnutt, and by Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Dr Alphonsus Cullinan.

The requiem mass is taking place in the Sacred Heart Church, the Folly, Waterford - the same church where the funeral service for Elliot's parents and two brothers took place almost four weeks ago.

Elliot will be buried afterwards in Kilbarry Cemetery, alongside his parents and brothers.

The month's mind for Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden is also being celebrated during the requiem mass for Elliot.

Two people have been before the district court in Waterford charged in connection with the arson attack.

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