The body of freediver Robby Kinlan – who died in Thailand earlier this month – has arrived home after a public appeal.
Mr Kinlan, 21, from Quilty, County Clare, died on the island of Koh Tao. His body was discovered in his bed with his phone in his hand and earphones in his ears, his family said.
His sudden death was initially mysterious, but last week the family said in an interview with the Irish Daily Mail that initial post-mortem results showed he had died of acute pulmonary heart failure.
A fundraising campaign to bring Mr Kinlan's remains home has raised €47,782.
A fundraising campaign revealed he had been repatriated to Ireland on Monday.
“Robby arrived back home in Ireland today,” the update read. 'His family is very grateful for your support during this incredibly difficult time.
“As we approach the final moments of this journey, we wanted to let you know that the fundraiser will officially close on Thursday, January 23rd.
“Your generosity has been a great comfort to the family, and we are sincerely grateful for your support.”
The body of freediver Robby Kinlan (pictured) – who died in Thailand earlier this month – has arrived home after a public appeal
Mr Kinlan, 21, from Quilty, County Clare, died on the island of Koh Tao. His body was discovered in his bed with his phone in his hand and earphones in his ears, his family said
Robby Kinlan's cremation will take place in Shannon on Thursday afternoon
Robby (left) pictured with his mother, Tracy, and brother, Tommy
His cremation will take place tomorrow.
His obituary reads: 'Robby will be sadly missed by his loving family, his aunts and uncles Lorna, Brian and Stephen King, Seamus & Maralyn and Madeline Kinlan, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.
'Funeral prayers at Star of the Sea Church, Quilty, on Wednesday, January 22nd at 4.30pm, followed by rest until 7pm.
'Cremation at Shannon Crematorium on Thursday 23rd January at 3am.'
Robby's mother Tracy King told the Mail that her son's 'personality was his greatest talent', that he enjoyed working with people and that his kindness and selflessness 'shone'.
“He was a freediver and a master diver,” she said. 'He was there on November 20 last year. In the short time he was there he achieved two qualifications.
'It [his death] was all very unexpected. He was in a very good place mentally. He was an absolute water baby since he started at the age of 12, spending a lot of time in Lahinch and moving back to Inis Mór last summer.
“He just walked in one day and said, 'I'm going to Thailand.' I have already booked the ticket'. It's everything he wanted to do.”
