Death of Clare Footballer

[DownFanatic]

Clare GAA has been plunged into grief by the sudden death of senior county footballer Niall White.

The 23-year-old St Joseph's Doora-Barefield clubman was a member of the Clare senior football panel for the past three years and represented his county in the 2011 McGrath Cup final against Kerry in January as well as the recent national football league.

The dual star excelled in both codes with his club and had only recently rejoined St Joseph's for training after recovering from an injury sustained on county duty.

Doora-Barefield club PRO Seamus O'Sullivan says: "The club is still in shock and coming to terms with the news. We still cannot believe the news about Niall. Such a young man, this is a terrible tragedy. He was so talented, a totally committed hurler and footballer. This is a terrible loss to his family."

County Board chairman Michael O'Neill adds: "Clare GAA's deepest sympathies go out to the White family at this time. Niall played with the county senior footballers this year and Clare GAA is in shock at this very sad news."

Clare senior football coach Micheál McDermott also paid tribute to the deceased: "Niall was a young lad that we had on the Clare panel for the last two or three years. What you got from Niall was huge honesty and commitment. It's a tragedy that a life as promising as his was cut short. His family has suffered a huge loss and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time."

[mylestheslasher]

Very sad, since no cause of death was given I think we all know what it was. So difficult for a family to deal with. Rest in peace.

[SLIGONIAN]

Very sad news, condolescenes to his family and friends and Clare GAA, may he rest in peace.

[boojangles]

RIP

[Norf Tyrone]

RIP
Was this young fella talked about in 'the club'?

[spuds]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[macdanger2]

Very sad news, really puts it all in perspective.

condolences to his family

[Kerry Mike]

Just heard about this earlier this evening and am shocked tot read it here too, I worked with this fellow's father many years ago in Shannon, a passionate GAA man originally from Laois, but had not made the link until I heard the news this evening from a friend. Its very sad for the whole family and my thoughts and prayers are with them. may he RIP

[Donnellys Hollow]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

[RedandGreenSniper]

RIP
Was this young fella talked about in 'the club'?

I think so. The name rings a bell from it. Terrible tragedy, RIP and I hope family and friends can find the strength they need.

[Blowitupref]

Very sad end to such a young life, may he RIP.

[Banana Man]

Absolutley terrible. RIP.

[Denn Forever]

Saw this in the deaths thread but thought it was a shout out for an old stager who was a star in yesteryear.

Thoughts are with the family and friends.

[AZOffaly]

RIP
Was this young fella talked about in 'the club'?

I think so. The name rings a bell from it. Terrible tragedy, RIP and I hope family and friends can find the strength they need.

Awful news. RIP. I think he is in the club, he was the lad they called Whitey I think, a corner back.

[Croí na hÉireann]

RIP
Was this young fella talked about in 'the club'?

I think so. The name rings a bell from it. Terrible tragedy, RIP and I hope family and friends can find the strength they need.

Awful news. RIP. I think he is in the club, he was the lad they called Whitey I think, a corner back.

Whitey rings a bell alright, shocking, ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.