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Community devastated at suddent death of young GAA player




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The GAA and the wider Carrigaline community in Co Cork have been left in deep grief following the sudden passing of a young man who represented them “with great pride”.

Talented sportsman Darragh King, who was employed locally in construction, died “unexpectedly” on Wednesday, according to his death notice on RIP.ie, reports The Mirror.

The young man was widely recognised in Carrigaline, and news of his sudden death has led to tributes from local organisations and residents both within the community and beyond.

His own Carrigaline GAA club said: “Everyone in Carrigaline GAA club is deeply shocked and heartbroken at the news of the tragic passing of our club player, Darragh King, reports The Mirror,

“Darragh was a Carrigaline man of great stature, who represented his club and community with great pride. In his short life his talents and commitment shown through in all that he did and achieved.

“Our thoughts are with Darragh’s family, friends, teammates and all who knew and loved him, reports The Mirror,

“As a club we will mind each other in the days ahead to support Darragh’s family and each other. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”,” reports The Mirror,

Along with other sporting groups in the area, Carrigaline RFC also paid tribute, stating: “Our thoughts are with the friends, family and clubmates of Darragh King. A real club man who clearly had a huge impact on those he met, reports The Mirror,

“A time for the community to come together and look after one another”,” reports The Mirror,

Carrigaline United Soccer Club also honoured the talented athlete in a tribute shared on social media, reports The Mirror.

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