The baby boy's father Liam O'Keefe senior, who had been working in England at the time of his son's death, led tributes to him while others expressed their heartache through private prayer or by placing flowers on the footpath outside the house in Compton Park in north Belfast.
1. Liam O'Keefe vigil
Liam O'Keefe senior expresses his thanks to the local community for their support.
2. Liam O'Keefe vigil
People gather to remember little eight week old baby Liam O'Keefe who died following an incident in Crompton Park earlier this week.
3. Liam O'Keefe vigil
A young child reads some of the message left by people.
4. Liam O'Keefe vigil
Four little girls gather on the pavement outside the house in Crompton Park.