Brian Óg - Give Blood

[bailestil]

Can i just make a quick note here about Blood Donation.
Steelstown and Derry Minor Brian Óg McKeever, from Steelstown GAC, Derry, died on 8th November 2008 after battling Leukemia over the previous 7 months.

Can i ask that everyone who is able to, to give blood as often as they can.
The family have organised a blood donation session at the steelstown clubhouse on 15th December 2008. Anyone who is in the Derry area would be welcome to come along. But if not, visit http://www.nibts.org.uk or http://www.giveblood.ie and find out your nearest donation session.

I would ask you all take time to read Joe Brolly's recent article on Brian Og
Steelstown's Finest - Brian Og McKeever - Joe Brolly

As a tribute, at the recent AGM Steelstown GAC Derry will now be called Steelstown Brian Óg's GAC.

[stiffler]

Great idea, id like to see more gaa clubs open their halls, car parks facilities etc to these mobile blood transfer units.

The more people donating blood the better.

[thebandit]

Joe Brolly's article would bring a tear to a stone. RIP Brian.

[thejuice]

RIP poor lad. Awful to hear of a young lad passing away like that.

I cant access that link of Joe Brolly's article, would like to read it.

[fitzroyalty]

touching tribute by the club to rename in his honour. Such a sad story, really puts things in perspective..Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a hanam

[bailestil]

thejuice - try the link now, fixed now.

[Fear ón Srath Bán]

RIP Brian Óg, a mighty cruel blow.

[orangeman]

I've heard that he was a great talent - RIP

[imtommygunn]

Gees that's awful. RIP.

Also nice to see that when it comes down to it rivalries don't matter. Nice gesture from Mickey Harte etc.

[Doire abú]

A nice touch by the club, and is a really catchy name to boot!!

Very emotional article,and it really shows the class of Brolly, Mickey Harte, Brian Dooher and Cuthbert Donnelly.

[Yes I Would]

A very fitting tribute by the club.  So sad but his young life will surely provide inspiration to many. RIP

[Our Nail Loney]

Very sad story, I had to hold back the tears reading Brollys article in the Gaelic Life the ohter week

Great idea from the club there

[thejuice]

thejuice - try the link now, fixed now.

thanks

very touching article

[Smell the glove]

A touching article.Sad to see a boy so talented taken away so young.

[Doogie Browser]

A very touching, emotional read, highlights once again the enormous community spirit prevalent within the GAA.