Niall Donoghue suddenly dies

[theticklemister]

GALWAY hurling circles have been left reeling following the tragic death of a young inter-county player tonight.



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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 bithday on Friday

[Coolio]

Sick to my stomach when I seen this thread... I can only imagine how he must have felt and how his family and friends are now. Words don't cover some things...

[Cyril Farrell fan]

Absolutely awful news!
I can't believe it.

[Asal Mor]

Terrible news. There are no words. Condolences to his family and friends. A huge blow for the Galway hurling team as well.

[GaillimhIarthair]

RIP Niall and condolences to all family and friends.

Absolutely awful news, there are no words.............

[Lecale2]

RIP. Very sad news.

[johnneycool]

RIP Niall, fantastic fullback who'd so much ahead of him.

Condolences to the family and friends..

[rodney trotter]

RIP. sad news.

[seafoid]

Very sad news. Such a young man and so much ahead of him.

[SLIGONIAN]

RIP, terrible, died suddenly. From the picture looks fit as a fiddle. Anyone know cause of death. Thoughts and prayers with family, friends and Galway gaa community.

[Declan]

Tragic news and all too prevalent in our country. Condolences to his family and friends

[rosnarun]

RIP Niall


unless  some one actullay can share cause of death please let us not have any 'knowing comment' A lot of us have been in this situation but it can have many causes

[Milltown Row2]

RIP lad, great hurler

[BennyHarp]

This is absolutely awful news - RIP Niall.

[Farrandeelin]

Awful news, such a young age. RIP Niall.