Kildare university issues statement following tragic death of student (21)
21-year-old Maynooth student who was fatally killed last week will be missed by all alumni and staff and all who had the pleasure of knowing him
Maynooth University in Kildare has issued a statement after a beloved student was killed in Dublin last week.
This tragic event has shocked and devastated the university especially the students who knew and cared for the young man.
Qayyum Balogun was only 21-years-old and was fatally killed in an assault in Dublin last Monday.
A statement, issued by Maynooth University today Monday June 8, started by saying: “as most students are aware, a young man tragically lost his life after being fatally assaulted in Dublin City around 3am last Monday.
“Qayyum Balogun was not just a student at Maynooth university, but was described by many as a friendly and easy going person to many. Furthermore, we acknowledge and echo the statement put out early last week by Black and Irish highlighting the importance of community and solidarity during this difficult time for his family and loved ones”.
A GoFund me was created, which can be found here, to help pay for his funeral expenses and to support his family during this time.
Maynooth University’s statement continued by saying: “Qayyum will be remembered, not as the young man that tragically lost his life, but for his relationships, his dreams and most importantly the positive impact he left on so many people”.