GAA World In Shock Following Death Of Inter-County Hurler

The death of 22-year-old inter-county hurler Niall Donoghue has left the GAA world in shock this morning. The Galway star, who was due to celebrate his birthday tomorrow, died suddenly around 7.00pm yesterday evening according to reports. Niall was a member of the Galway team that won their first ever Leinster hurling title last season and were defeated by Kilkenny in the All-Ireland hurling final replay. Our thoughts and sympathies go out to his family and friends at this very difficult time.