Quote23 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 (http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/galway-hurling-star-niall-donoghue22-dies-suddenly-29695323.html)
Jesus that's unbelievable.
RIP and condolences to the family.
Best not to speculate on the cause of death.
RIP
RIP shocking news for any family
RIP
Very sad.
RIP and thoughts with all the family, very tragic.
fierce sad altogether RIP
Very young.
RIP
Tragic altogether.
RIP.
Ah Jaysus, that's shocking, very young.
RIP
Awful, awful stuff. RIP young man. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P.
Shocking news. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Awful news. RIP.
Very sad indeed. RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.
Tragic; condolences to family, friends and wider circle. RIP.
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RIP
Just after reading it on FB, shocking stuff, just 22,
RIP
Niall Donoghue - RIP
Kilbeacanty's Emotional Tribute To Their Late Star Niall Donoghue
As we wake this Morning we hoped that it was just a bad dream, a nightmare, that it isn't true, it couldn't be true. There is a cloud over Kilbeacanty, the sun came up but it did not take away the darkness. You can feel the sorrow, nearly see it. it's totally calm even the dogs are'nt barking it's as if they know, It's like Kilbeacanty , Galway the Whole of Ireland, Australia and beyond is covered in a blanked of sorrowful, painful, raw, emotion. It's so hard to believe Our Star, Our Hero, Our Idol, has been taken from us in his prime.
But Niall Donohue was so so much more than that to us He was one of us. We were and always will be so so Proud of Niall Donohue , We watch him grow knowing his potential , Watched him develop for our Club then through the ranks with Galway never not once doubting his ability just hoping he had the convection to deliver on it, and deliver he did He delivered the All Ireland U21 trophy to us and brought it back to the Parish after he manned the problem full back position, He followed this up with the Bob O Keefe cup the following year when they beat Kilkenny in the Leneister final and went on to Score the point of the match in the All Ireland Final.
But Niall was more, to his Club Kilbeacanty, Us, He was our Shining Light. The best of his generation that best many of us had ever seen wear the blue and Gold. We lost so many to emigration but as long as we had Niall we had a chance you could see the players around him grow tall just by his presence you knew you had a chance , that the opponents would find it hard to break us down if Niall was on form. Just a couple of weeks ago he gave the best individual performance ever seen by many by a Kilbeacanty Club man in Kilbeacanty colours in the County quarter final.
But Niall was more, than that he never turned us down when we wanted to do club or School functions you could have offered our young players any player in the country Joe, Henry, Tommy anyone they only ever wanted Niall , They adored him and Idolised him. He was one of Ours.
But Niall was more, how will Niall be remembered?, yes he had unbelievable talent as a hurler, yes he was unbelievable athlete, But Niall will be remembered as the shy unassuming lad he was who was happier talking to old lads in McCarthy's or young kids at the pitch or being with his large circle of friends than being in the Spotlight.
Niall was a friend to so many, a man of few words but even people that did not know him liked him. You can feel the genuine sadness felt by people in all the comments made everywhere last night and today.
But Niall was more, Niall's face was what drew you in. That warm Smile is etched in my mind like in so many others mind this morning and there its will stay forever. It feels like our hearts have been ripped out, but this cannot compare to the pain and suffering of Francie, Shane and Orla and all his other family members and all our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
There is a dark cloud over Kilbeacanty now and it will be there for a long time
A HURLERS PRAYER
Give me o'Lord a hurlers skill
With strength of arm and speed of limb
Unerring eye for the flying ball
And courage to match them whatever befall
May my aim be steady – my stroke be true
My actions manly – my misses few
And no matter what way the game may go
May I part in friendship with every foe
When the final whistle for me is blown
And I stand at last at Gods Judgement Throne
May the great Referee when he calls my name
Say you hurled like a man, you played the game
Amen
The bed of Heaven to you Niall, you're in your Mother arms now.
Desperately sad to read that. Kilbeacanty would be a very small club. Only intermediate and surrounded by a bunch of big senior clubs. All they have there is their hurling. For one of their players to go on and play for the county. Well he would have been the pride and joy of the parish.
Still stunned today.
Absolutely tragic stuff. Sympathies to all
R.I.P. awful news.
Shocking news. RIP
CD thats a lovely heart felt post. Know one will ever truly understand what cross another human has to carry. A devastating loss to his loved ones his parish County and the game of hurling which he loved dearly. Mary Queen of the Gael pray for Niall.
RIP Niall.
Very sad news.
Condolences to his family, friends, and hurling colleagues.
RIP Niall - terrible news
Quote from: CD on October 24, 2013, 08:03:55 PM
Niall Donoghue - RIP
Kilbeacanty's Emotional Tribute To Their Late Star Niall Donoghue
As we wake this Morning we hoped that it was just a bad dream, a nightmare, that it isn't true, it couldn't be true. There is a cloud over Kilbeacanty, the sun came up but it did not take away the darkness. You can feel the sorrow, nearly see it. it's totally calm even the dogs are'nt barking it's as if they know, It's like Kilbeacanty , Galway the Whole of Ireland, Australia and beyond is covered in a blanked of sorrowful, painful, raw, emotion. It's so hard to believe Our Star, Our Hero, Our Idol, has been taken from us in his prime.
But Niall Donohue was so so much more than that to us He was one of us. We were and always will be so so Proud of Niall Donohue , We watch him grow knowing his potential , Watched him develop for our Club then through the ranks with Galway never not once doubting his ability just hoping he had the convection to deliver on it, and deliver he did He delivered the All Ireland U21 trophy to us and brought it back to the Parish after he manned the problem full back position, He followed this up with the Bob O Keefe cup the following year when they beat Kilkenny in the Leneister final and went on to Score the point of the match in the All Ireland Final.
But Niall was more, to his Club Kilbeacanty, Us, He was our Shining Light. The best of his generation that best many of us had ever seen wear the blue and Gold. We lost so many to emigration but as long as we had Niall we had a chance you could see the players around him grow tall just by his presence you knew you had a chance , that the opponents would find it hard to break us down if Niall was on form. Just a couple of weeks ago he gave the best individual performance ever seen by many by a Kilbeacanty Club man in Kilbeacanty colours in the County quarter final.
But Niall was more, than that he never turned us down when we wanted to do club or School functions you could have offered our young players any player in the country Joe, Henry, Tommy anyone they only ever wanted Niall , They adored him and Idolised him. He was one of Ours.
But Niall was more, how will Niall be remembered?, yes he had unbelievable talent as a hurler, yes he was unbelievable athlete, But Niall will be remembered as the shy unassuming lad he was who was happier talking to old lads in McCarthy's or young kids at the pitch or being with his large circle of friends than being in the Spotlight.
Niall was a friend to so many, a man of few words but even people that did not know him liked him. You can feel the genuine sadness felt by people in all the comments made everywhere last night and today.
But Niall was more, Niall's face was what drew you in. That warm Smile is etched in my mind like in so many others mind this morning and there its will stay forever. It feels like our hearts have been ripped out, but this cannot compare to the pain and suffering of Francie, Shane and Orla and all his other family members and all our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
There is a dark cloud over Kilbeacanty now and it will be there for a long time
A HURLERS PRAYER
Give me o'Lord a hurlers skill
With strength of arm and speed of limb
Unerring eye for the flying ball
And courage to match them whatever befall
May my aim be steady – my stroke be true
My actions manly – my misses few
And no matter what way the game may go
May I part in friendship with every foe
When the final whistle for me is blown
And I stand at last at Gods Judgement Throne
May the great Referee when he calls my name
Say you hurled like a man, you played the game
Amen
The bed of Heaven to you Niall, you're in your Mother arms now.
Nice tribute there CD.
That's a powerful tribute there CD.
Rip Niall.
Every suicide is a needless tragedy.
Would have been his birthday today? terrible news RIP.
Awful news, must be devastating for that family and community.
Classy by Sean Og on the Late Late tonight.
What'd he say?
Quote from: DuffleKing on October 26, 2013, 12:08:28 AM
What'd he say?
Before he started the interview proper he said that although he was there to talk about the highs and lows of his life it paled in comparison to what the Donoghue family are going through. Class act.
Firstly RIP Niall
Secondly I noticed people are keen to say let's not talk about circumstances around his death however I feel obliged to say there should be more discussion on it so people feel comfortable to talk about their problems !!!! Particularly men! Savage to lose anyone but in such a way is even worse.
This is a MAJOR issue on this island, forget the Celtic tiger, the recession, the recovery, the toxic banks, corrupt bankers, corrupt politicians etc. it needs addressed right NOW!!!!!
Quote from: Syferus on October 26, 2013, 01:19:17 AM
Quote from: DuffleKing on October 26, 2013, 12:08:28 AM
What'd he say?
Before he started the interview proper he said that although he was there to talk about the highs and lows of his life it paled in comparison to what the Donoghue family are going through. Class act.
+1
Quote from: Cosmic Fool on October 26, 2013, 01:47:39 AM
Firstly RIP Niall
Secondly I noticed people are keen to say let's not talk about circumstances around his death however I feel obliged to say there should be more discussion on it so people feel comfortable to talk about their problems !!!! Particularly men! Savage to lose anyone but in such a way is even worse.
This is a MAJOR issue on this island, forget the Celtic tiger, the recession, the recovery, the toxic banks, corrupt bankers, corrupt politicians etc. it needs addressed right NOW!!!!!
In fairness that was when the circumstances hadn't been made public as such. The GPA statement more or less confirmed it and I don't think the topic is taboo at this stage.