Ciaran Shannon RIP

irunthev · June 29, 2009, 07:21:20 PM

I am sure you have all heard or read about this tragic story. Certainly one of the most heart breaking stories I have ever heard. May he rest in peace and may God look down on his family. Not quite sure what else can be said.

muppet · June 29, 2009, 07:29:42 PM

http://www.independent.ie/national-news/gaa-footballer-dies-in-four-car-pileup-1795516.html

Very sad, RIP.

RedandGreenSniper · June 29, 2009, 07:29:57 PM

Tragic stuff. Just read the details there on the Indo website. May he rest in peace and my sympathies to his family.

ziggysego · June 29, 2009, 07:32:44 PM

Terrible news. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

pintsofguinness · June 29, 2009, 07:39:48 PM

that's terrible. RIP

magickingdom · June 29, 2009, 07:52:58 PM

very sad news RIP

Fear ón Srath Bán · June 29, 2009, 07:59:01 PM

Heartbreaking, RIP Ciarán. Terrible stretch of road.

ardmhachaabu · June 29, 2009, 08:08:06 PM

Awful news for his family

R.I.P.

carnaross · June 29, 2009, 08:34:17 PM

Very sad. Condolences to his wife and family.

Gabriel_Hurl · June 29, 2009, 10:57:04 PM

Flip me - I'm in shock - just heard about it there now

Ciaran had been playing out here for the Toronto Gaels until he returned home 2 years ago

A true gent on and off the pitch

RIP

stevecw · June 30, 2009, 12:38:04 AM

Very sad news

Condolences to his family and teammates. RIP

Remember him playing for Wicklow back in the late 90s, decent player. So sad to see him taken away so young

orangeman · June 30, 2009, 06:53:07 AM

Shocking news. RIP.

full back · June 30, 2009, 08:18:51 AM

Terrible altogether

SLIGONIAN · June 30, 2009, 08:38:50 AM

Magpie Seanie made this tribute on the Sligo v Galway thread hope he doesnt mind me reposting..

The tragic news came to us yesterday that our good friend and former playing colleague in Coolera/Strandhill, Ciarán Shannon, had been killed in a car accident in his native Wicklow. As well as being a thorough gentleman, Ciarán was an excellent servant to both Coolera/Strandhill and Sligo throughout his time in the county. Its all the more poignant that we play Galway today as it was against them that he played so well in 1995 (draw and replay) and possibly he played in 1996 as well agaist the same opposition. I extent my deepest sympathy to his family. RIP.

Just seen pictures from last night, very sad, over 1000 mourners, guard fo honour by both Wickow and Sligo clubs. My heart goes out to his family, leaving behind a Wife and 3 kids who survived the accident. Unimagineable nightmare. RIP.

heffo · June 30, 2009, 09:03:07 AM

Terrible news - RIP