RIP Niall Donoghue

[GalwayBayBoy]

23 October 2013

GALWAY hurling circles have been left reeling following the tragic death of a young inter-county player tonight.

Niall Donoghue (22) who played for Kilbeacanty died suddenly this evening at around 7pm.

The young hurler had been an integral part of the Galway hurling team and played in the All-Ireland final last year. He had also helped the county secure glory in the 2011 Under 21's All-Ireland.

Pat Kearney, Galway Hurling Board Secretary said the entire community was devastated by the tragic death.

Mr Kearney, who was a fellow clubman of the late Niall Donoghue at Kilbeacanty, said the thoughts and prayers of the entire board and club went out to Niall's family and community.

"He was a very talented hurler who had a promising future ahead of him," he said.

The young hurler, who played right wing back for the Galway senior team would have celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/galway-hurling-star-niall-donoghue22-dies-suddenly-29695323.html

[muppet]

Jesus that's unbelievable.

RIP and condolences to the family.

[trileacman]

Best not to speculate on the cause of death.

RIP

[RealSpiritof98]

RIP shocking news for any family

[BallyhaiseMan]

RIP

[ONeill]

Very sad.

[winsamsoon]

RIP and thoughts with all the family, very tragic.

[J OGorman]

fierce sad altogether RIP

[Bingo]

Very young.

RIP

[orangeman]

Tragic altogether.

[CC1]

RIP.

[Croí na hÉireann]

Ah Jaysus, that's shocking, very young.

RIP

[AZOffaly]

Awful, awful stuff. RIP young man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[Hardy]

Condolences to his family.

[Count 10]

R.I.P.