Wexford GAA club in shock as girl (16) dies during football final
A 16-year-old girl who died in a tragic incident in Co Wexford on Tuesday evening has been named locally as Aoibheann Clarke.
A book of condolences will open Wednesday at Taghmon/Camross GAA Club, where family, friends and members of the wider community will have an opportunity to pay their respects.
Support is also being made available to those affected. The girl died suddenly after collapsing during a ladies football final on Tuesday evening.
Taghmon/Camross GAA said in a social post that the club is "heartbroken by the tragic loss of a cherished member of our minor team".
"At this incredibly difficult time, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who responded so quickly and compassionately to the emergency.
"Our heartfelt thanks go to the spectators who assisted, the first responders, the ambulance service, Garda and the fire crew for their professionalism, care, and support.
"Our thoughts and prayers remain with our player's family, friends, teammates, coaches, and all who knew and loved her.
"We ask that everyone respect the family's privacy as they grieve this devastating loss."
President of the LGFA, Trina Murray said: "On behalf of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, I wish to express our profound sadness at the tragic passing of Aoibheann Clarke.
"Aoibheann's untimely death has deeply shocked the entire Gaelic Games community. She was a talented young sportsperson who represented her club, school and county with pride, and her loss is being felt far beyond her native Wexford.
"Our heartfelt sympathies are with Aoibheann's parents, Carol and Declan, her sisters Emma and Aimee, her extended family, friends, teammates, coaches, and everyone at Taghmon Camross LGFA, Wexford LGFA and the wider Wexford sporting community, all of whom are grieving at this devastating time.
"Our thoughts are also with all those who were present at Tuesday evening's match and with the emergency services and first responders who did everything possible to help Aoibheann.
"To Aoibheann's family - may they find strength and comfort in the support of those around them in the difficult days and weeks ahead. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam."
