Funeral details have been announced for six-year-old Elliot English, who died after being critically injured in the fatal house fire at the Birchwood Estate in Waterford last month.

Elliot passed away on November 6th while being treated at Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

His parents, Kim and Philip English, and brothers Callum and Jayden died following the fire at their home on October 13th and were laid to rest on October 19th.

Elliot and his older sister were both rushed to hospital following the blaze and treated for serious injuries.

His sister remains in hospital.

A statement issued by the English family following Elliot’s death said they had endured an ‘unimaginable loss’, adding that the latest bereavement had left relatives, neighbours and friends facing an overwhelming period of grief.

Elliot will be reposing at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, 45A Johnstown, Waterford (X91 FW4A), on Thursday November 12th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.

His Requiem Mass will take place at the Sacred Heart Church on The Folly at 12 noon on Friday, November 13th, followed by burial in Kilbarry Cemetery.

The Month’s Mind Mass for Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden will also be celebrated during Elliot’s funeral Mass.

The family has requested that bright colours be worn.

Family flowers only have been requested, with donations in lieu to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Elliot’s death notice said he died ‘in the wonderful and dedicated care of the staff in Crumlin Children’s Hospital.’

He was predeceased by his parents, brothers and stepsister Rachael, and is survived by his sister Nadia, stepbrothers and stepsisters, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, school friends, neighbours and friends.

Gardaí are treating the Birchwood fire as an arson attack.

Six people have been arrested as part of the investigation to date, with two appearing before the courts and four released without charge.