Tributes are being offered following the death of 20-yr-old Clare footballer Éanna Rouine, reports RTE.
The GAA community in County Clare has been left in mourning after news broke of the tragic passing of the Lahinch native.
Éanna passed away in St James’s Hospital in Dublin, surrounded by his family and close friends, reports RTE.
He is being remembered as a gifted footballer, athlete, musician, and a valued member of his community.
A player with the Ennistymon club, he had represented Clare at both Under-20 and minor levels and also played football for the University of Limerick.
He was known as a standout footballer from a well-known sporting family, reports RTE.
In a post on social media, Clare GAA expressed its grief, stating the GAA community is “deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon’s Éanna Rouine”.
“Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county,” the statement said, reports RTE.
“His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in north Clare”, reports RTE.
Councillor Shane Talty, Chairman of Ennistymon GAA club, said the local community is heartbroken by the tragic news.
“Éanna was a bright and talented young man, taken far too soon. We are humbled by the outpouring of support from across the GAA fraternity locally and across the county. Our thoughts, energy and prayers are focused on supporting Éanna’s loving family through this terribly difficult time”, reports RTE.
Books of condolence have been set up at Clare County Council offices in both Ennistymon and Ennis.
Éanna Rouine is survived by his parents, John and Caitríona, his brothers Eoin and Dara, sister Bríd-Áine, and extended family.
His funeral is scheduled to take place in Lahinch on Sunday, reports RTE.
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