RIP Phillip McGuinness (Condolences thread)

Dazzler88

http://www.irishexaminer.com/world/leitrim-star-fighting-for-his-life-after-knock-to-head-in-game-117576.html

Awful news about Philly..Please say a pray that he pulls through.

eyeball kid

Terible news alright. Hope he pulls through.

Starie1975

My thoughts go out to him and his family. Hopefully he'll pull through.

rebel girl 15

Best wishes to him, hope he pulls through

Dazzler88

if anyone on here could take a moment today and say a prayer that Philly makes it. it may be a small gesture but could make a difference.Thanks.

joey54

Dazzler88 wrote: »

if anyone on here could take a moment today and say a prayer that Philly makes it. it may be a small gesture but could make a difference.Thanks.

Thinking of him, his family and team mates. Not easy on any of them. Hopefully he can pull through.

mac36

Thinking of him, his family and his team mates. A thought also for all the players involved in the match where this occurred.

x PyRo

I'm a Leitrim man myself. I hope to God he pulls through. He's a top person and a top player.

The_Kew_Tour

Best wishes to him. Fingers crossed.

aDeener

Its reported on Gaaboard that philip has passed away. RIP, an awful tragedy

rebel girl 15

aDeener wrote: »

Its reported on Gaaboard that philip has passed away. RIP, an awful tragedy

Absolute tragedy, it was reported on the facebook page

With great regret we can now confirm that Philly has passed to his eternal reward. When the long whistle blew he was in the arms of his loving family, surrounded by friends, team mates. His short life was defined by decency, honesty, an inspiring tenacity and gentle humility. To all who mourn Philly we send our sincere sympathies, we especially think of Phil, John and Michael as they come to terms with their loss.

If anyone wants to post a tribute there link is here

RIP

x PyRo

RIP Philly.

Dazzler88

RIP Philly...You are an inspriration to any county player in the country...Philly use to travel from Belmullet to Mullingar for Leitrim training..

Diabhal Beag

What a sad story. My thoughts are with all his family,friends and team-mates.


R.I.P Phil

aDeener

Dazzler88 wrote: »

RIP Philly...You are an inspriration to any county player in the country...Philly use to travel from Belmullet to Mullingar for Leitrim training..

I well believe it, the effort men put in for their counties with little or no success is astonishing. il admit i dont know much about leitrim gaa, but by all accounts they have lost a very good footballer and a gentleman. my thoughts are going out to his family and friends and also to the poor unfortunate man who he collided with. it must be a distressing time for him too

soccymonster

That is devastating news. A sad day for gaelic games. My thoughts are with his family and teammates. RIP

rebel girl 15

As well as Philly's family, friends and team mates, I think we also have to spare a thought for the other player in the clash, I cannot imagine how he is feeling today. A freak accident that has claimed the life of a talented footballer.

joey54

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

As well as Philly's family, friends and team mates, I think we also have to spare a thought for the other player in the clash, I cannot imagine how he is feeling today. A freak accident that has claimed the life of a talented footballer.

I am shocked. My heart goes out to everyone connected to this. Cannot be easy for the player he clashed with either. Its a very sad day for the GAA community.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

stepbar

I didn't see this until today. I'm also shocked to say the least. RIP Philly.

Snickers Man

RTE has it on its news page now too.

Terrible news. Everyone who loves sport must be saddened today at such a tragic event.

Sincere condolences to his family, friends and all involved with his club and county.

phkk

So sorry to hear the news.Such an awful tragedy,thoughts and prayers with family,friends, team-mates etc..

Ar a Dheis DÉ GO RAIBH SE

stepbar

Snickers Man wrote: »

RTE has it on its news page now too.

Pity they didn't bother telling Gareth O'Connor. Idiots RTE. What an insult to the family and friend.

rebel girl 15

stepbar wrote: »

Pity they didn't bother telling Gareth O'Connor. Idiots RTE. What an insult to the family and friend.

What did he say? I missed it

Daysha

Absolutely horrible news. RIP

largepants

stepbar wrote: »

Pity they didn't bother telling Gareth O'Connor. Idiots RTE. What an insult to the family and friend.

RIP. Condolences to his family, friends and all in Leitrim GAA.

Agreed. Very very slack by RTE.

largepants

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

What did he say? I missed it

He reported that he was still in a serious condition in Beaumont Hospital.

stepbar

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

What did he say? I missed it

He said he was (effectively) still alive. The poor chap is dead and has been since early afternoon (depending on who you talking to). RTE are idiots.

Gingy

Really awful news for the GAA community across the country. Condolences to his family and friends and also the poor fella whose knee he fell onto, I assume it was accident, but he must be in bits.

D'Agger

A dark day for GAA. Rest in Peace

dotsflan

Awful news! my thoughts are with the family. RIP

Jigga

RIP Philly. Puts the childish bickering in Limerick GAA into perspective.

Carrickman

RIP very sad news:(

beertons

RIP Phil

rebel girl 15

stepbar wrote: »

He said he was (effectively) still alive. The poor chap is dead and has been since early afternoon (depending on who you talking to). RTE are idiots.

I agree they are idiots - it was reported on the facebook page around three hours ago.

Book of Condolence on Leitrim GAA website

Stevecw

This is so sad. What a terrible thing to happen

Hard to imagine how stunned and heartbroken the family, friends, teammates with both Mohill and Leitrim must feel. Also must spare a thought for the poor guy whose knee he hit his head off. Even though there is nothing he could have done, it must be so horrible for him.

Just tragic all round.

RIP Phil

stepbar

rebel girl 15 wrote: »

I agree they are idiots - it was reported on the facebook page around three hours ago.

Book of Condolence on Leitrim GAA website

I suggest that those you are annoyed about this send an email to the RTE news room and demand that a full apology is issued on tonights 9 O'Clock news (email address - newsroom@rte.ie).

Caoimhín

Yep, poor guy has been confirmed dead.

RIP.

Mushy

Horrible to hear about this. Nearly numbed here, knowing what can happen from an innocuous clash. Very saddened by this, and wish the best for his family, friends and club.

R.I.P

SeaFields

This is horrendous news. A very sad story.

Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.



Daysha may i suggest a title change and this thread being made a sticky for the immediate future?

KevIRL

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

TheSpecialOne

Rest In Peace Terrible tragedy.

Daysha

SeaFields wrote: »

Daysha may i suggest a title change and this thread being made a sticky for the immediate future?

No problem at all.

6ix

Played against him a few times when I was younger. A very good footballer, and seemed a nice guy too.

RIP.

aDeener

stepbar wrote: »

I suggest that those you are annoyed about this send an email to the RTE news room and demand that a full apology is issued on tonights 9 O'Clock news (email address - newsroom@rte.ie).

typical rte, philip's family and friends deserve far better than that. disgraceful.

DDC1990

RIP terrible news.

Grudaire

Ar dheis dé a raibh a anam,

Rest in Peace

laros

RIP...
Studied with him about 3 years ago....One of the best and really good craic...
Lar

panda100

Very sad news. Thoughts are with the family.

thomond2006

RIP.

Pride Fighter

RIP

yellow belly du

RIP. Such a tragedy.