Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old who ‘left a mark so great’ in this world that he ‘could never possibly be forgotten’.

Connor Magee Campbell was killed in a collison between a scrambler bike and a lorry in Co Tyrone on July 30.

On Funeral Times, he is described as the ‘beloved son of Brian and Megan Campbell and the late Kayleigh Magee R.I.P, the ‘much loved brother of Michael, Daniel and Paudi and cherished grandson of Mickey and Teresa Campbell, Aileen O’Neill and the late Christopher Magee R.I.P’.

His Requiem Mass will take place at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Clonoe with Interment afterwards in adjoining Cemetery.

In a tribute, St Joseph's College, Coalisland said: ‘It is with profound sadness that the St Joseph’s College, Coalisland community has learned of the passing of our former pupil, Connor Magee, following a road traffic accident.

‘Connor had recently completed his final year at the College and was looking forward to receiving his GCSE results.

‘He remained a much-loved member of our school community, and his loss is deeply felt by students, staff and all who knew him’.

Ogras centre Coalisland said: ‘There are some people who come into this world and leave a mark so great that they could never possibly be forgotten. Wee Connor Magee was one of those people.

‘To most of us, though, he was simply Connor – i met Connor at Summer Scheme many moons ago. Him along with big bro Mick, Connor the wee sidekick.

‘In his short years, Connor made an impact that many people could only dream of making in a lifetime.

‘Everyone who knew him will remember the sparkle in his eye, the cheeky smile on his face and all the wee ticks that made him stand out from the crowd. He was truly one of a kind.

‘The trips to Parkhead, asking “can i give abuse to the away supporters” lol all the drop-inn nights, were he had everyone laughing and smiling, all the pizza’s and wraps shared with stories of who he could wind up or annoy, simply to have a laugh, but under all that a deep caring soft hearted lad, who stood out on his own, but included all and made time for everyone.

‘Connor was full of mischief. He was always winding people up, acting the eejit and keeping everyone on their toes. There was never a dull moment when he was around’.

And Coalisland Training Services added that ‘Connor attended CTS through St Joseph’s College, completing Occupational Studies in Joinery, Bricklaying, Plumbing and Electrical’

‘He was a capable, hardworking young man who showed real promise across every trade he studied. Our tutors often commented on his natural ability with his hands and believed he could have built a successful career in any of the pathways he explored.

‘Connor brought great energy to CTS. He was full of life, full of craic, and had a way of lifting the mood wherever he went.

‘He enjoyed a bit of mischief, but he was always respectful, always willing to help, and always quick to make others smile. He was well‑liked by staff and students alike, and he made a lasting impression on everyone who worked with him.

And Cookstown Boxing Club added that Connor ‘was a very talented young man winning Mid Ulster and Ulster Championships and representing the club in the Irish National Championships in Dublin’.

The tribute added that hew was ‘a joy to coach, up to mischief a lot and loved the craic’ and his passing leave ‘a lot of broken hearts behind’.

‘Rest easy Champ,’ it adds.

Earlier a PSNI spokesman said he died after police received a ‘report at approximately 8.15pm on Thursday evening, 30th July of a collision involving a scrambler and Scania lorry in the Derryloughan Road area’. ‘Officers attended, alongside Northern Ireland Ambulance Service colleagues – and medical treatment was provided at the scene”.

Police would ‘like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage of what happened, which could assist with our ongoing enquiries’.

Police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 1724 30/07/26, or online at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals