Galway GAA discussion thread

SeaFields · 24-10-2013 09:46AM

Very sad news. Thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. RIP.

SeaFields · 24-10-2013 09:47AM

Very sad news. Thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. RIP.

TheCoolWay · 24-10-2013 09:47AM

Niall is a fantastic hurler and was a great prospect for the future. You brought us so many great days, especially in 2012 where you played out of your skin game after game. An inspiration to all young hurlers. You will be sorely missed. RIP

Stench Blossoms · 24-10-2013 09:55AM

Such a loss.

TheBigGreen · 24-10-2013 10:18AM

R.I.P. Niall, such sad news. The problem is getting harder and harder to fight

beezer9791 · 24-10-2013 10:49AM

Very sad , RIP Niall , Offaly

VONSHIRACH · 24-10-2013 11:13AM

Very sad news. Condolences to his family, friends and team mates. RIP.

BullBauld · 24-10-2013 11:13AM

RIP Niall.

My sympathies to his family, friends and teammates.

.E_C_K_S. · 24-10-2013 11:28AM

As a Cork GAA supporter and a huge overall Hurling supporter, I could not believe the news I was hearing this morning. Its shocking news that a man my own age has been tragically taken.

Niall is a great hurler and was a huge prospect in the coming years for Galway.

My prayers are with him, his family and friends. May he rest in Peace.

Amprodude · 24-10-2013 01:26PM

Very sad news. Too young. He was a great hurler and is a big loss to hurling. RIP Niall.

Anthony16 · 24-10-2013 01:29PM

loveBBhate wrote: »

2 days off his 24th birthday, it really is tragic. Cause of death was confirmed, very sad.

RIP.

So sad. May I ask what the cause of death was?I have a feeling I already know:(
So tragic.
RIP

DoctaDee · 24-10-2013 01:31PM

(Yeah you know) ... RIP Niall, God bless your family

Soups123 · 24-10-2013 01:32PM

Horrible news, RIP young man.

GS11 · 24-10-2013 01:57PM

RIP

MfMan · 24-10-2013 02:09PM

RIP. God support and comfort his family in some way.

IMHO, was as good a candidate for YPOTY last year as any, had a superb debut year for Galway, from the very starting league game v Dublin. Also had a great semi' v Cork and a great U-21 campaign in 2011. A great prospect taken from us.

angelfire9 · 24-10-2013 02:23PM

Being from Clare, when the Saffron and Blue was out of contention, we'd always shout for the Maroon
Terrible sad news for Kilbecanty, Galway and the wider GAA family
Sincerest condolences to his family and his club and county

Suicide is hitting all areas of society, its the first time in my memory that it came to a high profile GAA Player
Maybe the GAA can start some kind of initiative to help young fellas before it is too late

RIP Niall Donoghue, may your hurl never break, and the sun never be in your eyes as you line out on that great hurling field in the sky

Solas síoraí ar a anam uasal

redzerologhlen · 24-10-2013 02:51PM

Jeez but thats a sad story to hear. Rest in peace Niall.

zetecescort · 24-10-2013 04:02PM

Terrible news to hear of one so young. RIP Niall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxCAWRj8VA

deano2882 · 24-10-2013 04:04PM

RIP Niall Donoghue, may your hurl never break, and the sun never be in your eyes as you line out on that great hurling field in the sky

Solas síoraí ar a anam uasal[/quote]

he was a friend a neighbour and a true gent and the best of crack..u wil be truely missed but never forgotten niallerz rest in peace buddy...

Moneymaker · 24-10-2013 04:13PM

Terrible tragedy. Thoughts to his family, friends and clubmates. RIP

fabsoul · 24-10-2013 05:00PM

RIP Niall Donoghue, Very sad news. Too young.

Charlie69 · 24-10-2013 05:21PM

God rest him,gutted..

Lapin · 24-10-2013 05:37PM

Gutted. Such a bright future gone.

RIP.

statesaver · 24-10-2013 05:40PM

So sad.

So young.

Rip.

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

wp_rathead · 24-10-2013 06:24PM

just hearing about this now, absolutely shocked

thoughts with friends and family

Squareball · 24-10-2013 06:39PM

So sad......Thoughts and prayers for family and friends

Hidalgo · 24-10-2013 06:56PM

Heard it on the sportsnews this morning. When the sportscaster said Galway hurling is in mourning this morning I assumed it was a former player from maybe the All Ireland winning teams of the 1980s that had passed, was shocked to hear Niall's name called.

Such a sad thing to happen to someone so young, but saddest of all he's just one of the many.
Anyone who read the former U21 Cavan goalkeeper's personal story would be touched, this takes it to another level entirely.

RIP and my thoughts are with his family, friends, relatives and loved ones

grey_so_what · 24-10-2013 06:59PM

A tragedy.

The loss of a young man with a bright future and a wonderful sportsman is very sad indeed.

Sincere condolences to his family, friends and fellow sporting comrades....

RIP

Mr Simpson · 24-10-2013 06:59PM

Absolutely shocked at the news. RIP Niall

Hidalgo · 24-10-2013 07:08PM

angelfire9 wrote: »

Being from Clare, when the Saffron and Blue was out of contention, we'd always shout for the Maroon
Terrible sad news for Kilbecanty, Galway and the wider GAA family
Sincerest condolences to his family and his club and county

Suicide is hitting all areas of society, its the first time in my memory that it came to a high profile GAA Player
Maybe the GAA can start some kind of initiative to help young fellas before it is too late

RIP Niall Donoghue, may your hurl never break, and the sun never be in your eyes as you line out on that great hurling field in the sky

Solas síoraí ar a anam uasal

that's about the only potential light from this tragedy. There's already a group set up looking at helping players in all walks of life. It's modelled on an Aussie Rules initiative. Tony Griffen (former Clare hurler) is one of those involved.

Hopefully what has happened to Niall will give others the courage to talk.

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