A young boy playing for Belvedere Football Club has died this afternoon.
According to RTE, he collapsed shortly after the start of a lunchtime match against St Kevin's Boys in Santry.
He has not yet been named.
The club issued a statement about the incident:
"Belvedere Football Club is mourning the death of one of our U16 players who tragically collapsed while playing for the club today.
“While all of our members are in deep shock, our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this tragic time.
“We ask that the privacy of the family be respected as the club supports them in grieving their boy. We won't be releasing the player's name until all family members have been contacted.
“The club will also support our U16 players, coaches and parents who are devastated at the loss of a very popular team-mate."
North inner-city Dublin councillor and Lord Mayor of Dublin Christy Burke spoke about the tragedy:
