Louth GAA struck by tragedy

Carbery · August 11, 2009, 10:48:33 AM

Louth GAA was plunged into mourning yesterday following the tragic death of young St. Mochta's footballer Terry Brennan.

The 19-year-old was pronounced dead on arrival at the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk after it was believed he had been overcome with fumes while working in a silo at grain purchasers Drummond's Knockbridge plant. A second man, believed to be in 30s, also died following the tragedy.

Mr Brennan, who was studying agriculture science, was one of St. Mochta's most promising players, having starred for their minor team last year.

A devastated St. Mochta's team manager Stephen Gernon said: "It's hard to take in. It's an awful tragedy.

"Terry was the most popular man on the team. I don't think he ever missed training. He was so committed. He just loved being a part of the panel with the lads.
"He lived for the football and his personality lifted the dressing room. He was the main character of the team and he comes from a lovely family."

The deceased, who was the eldest of six children, was working as holiday relief in advance of the busy harvest season.

Condolences to his heartbroken family and fellow players at St Mochta's GAA Club following this terrible tragedy.

full back · August 11, 2009, 10:52:58 AM

Terrible tragedy
RIP

heffo · August 11, 2009, 10:54:47 AM

Awful news - RIP

INDIANA · August 11, 2009, 11:02:52 AM

thats awful- RIP.

the Deel Rover · August 11, 2009, 11:05:31 AM

terrible news
RIP

agorm · August 11, 2009, 11:15:49 AM

Very sorry, puts a lot of other stuff in perspective. Also the young Cavan player (& another guy) who died trying to save those people on the boat on the lake last week.

Words cannot really do the enormity of these things justice.

dodo · August 11, 2009, 01:46:12 PM

Sincerest condolences to family and friends. Such a tragic ending to a young life with the world ahead of him.

ziggysego · August 11, 2009, 02:20:54 PM

Terrible news. RIP

behind the wire · August 11, 2009, 04:51:32 PM

RIP Terry.

pedro · August 11, 2009, 05:59:20 PM

Terrible news indeed. RIP to Terry and condolences to family and friends. Cousin of mine was at school with him and was a fierce nice fella by all accounts.

Also best wishes to David Reilly, former Louth player (and Pats manager), who is also in hospital since the incident, I believe he is stable in intensive care.

SLIGONIAN · August 11, 2009, 06:24:53 PM

RIP. Condolescenes to everyone that knew it him. Very sad.

Best wishes to David, hope he pulls through.

orangeman · August 11, 2009, 07:16:05 PM

Awful sad news. RIP.

magickingdom · August 11, 2009, 07:24:53 PM

heard this on the radio today, very sad. RIP

J70 · August 11, 2009, 11:56:10 PM

When are people going to learn the proper precautions to take when going into confined spaces like silos and manure pits and so on? Even basic safety training should inform people that toxic gases can accumulate and oxygen-deficient conditions can occur. It happens regularly in the states - one guy goes in without checking the conditions and passes out. Second goes in to save him and he passes out. Hopefully the third person has enough cop on to call the emergency services, but not always. Totally preventable tragedy.

Donnellys Hollow · August 12, 2009, 12:53:41 AM

Terribly sad news - RIP