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The GAA community has been rocked by news of the death of a young player at a Co Armagh club.
The death occurred Monday morning at Gerard McGleenan Park in KD and police quickly rushed to the scene, reports The Mirror.
As Belfast Live reports, all activity at the venue has been suspended until further notice.
The man was named locally as 21-year-old Tiernan Fullerton and his untimely passing has shocked the close-knit village.
Lamh Dheerg Hurling Club and Michael Diver’s Football Club said in a statement that the pavilion will be open tonight (Monday) from 7pm to 9pm for the local community to support each other in this difficult time, reports The Mirror.
The statement read: “The GAA family in Keady welcome anyone from the community, both members and non-members, young and old, who need support, company, or just a cup of tea and a chat,” reports The Mirror.
In a statement, the PSNI said: “Police attended a sudden death at the Keady Road area of Keady this morning, Monday 13th March 13. Enquiries are continuing and at this stage the death is not being treated as suspicious. We extend our deepest condolences to Tiarnan’s Mum, Dad and brothers, extended family and the whole Keady Community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” reports The Mirror.
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