On Friday, fully jabbed Irish hurling athlete Dillon Quirke dropped dead midway through a championship game, leaving doctors baffled.
Quirke, 24, collapsed clutching his chest right before halftime, and he had to be helped off the field at Semple Stadium in Thurles.
Thegatewaypundit.com reports: The referee and Tipperary GAA have called off the game following the incident.
After being transported from the field on a stretcher, he eventually died suddenly at Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel.
Although the exact cause of death remains unknown, Mr. Quirke reportedly felt ill the night during the championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs, according to a statement.
In a statement, “Tipperary GAA extends its deepest and most sincere condolences to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie, and the extended Quirke family. Also, to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates for the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke.”
“Dillon fell ill during Friday night’s senior county hurling championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs at Semple Stadium and was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away,” it said.
“The Tipperary GAA would like to thank everyone who attended Dillon at Semple Stadium and Tipperary University Hospital tonight. Out of respect to Dillon, the Tipperary GAA has canceled all games taking place at the County Hurling Championship this weekend,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Quirke has been met with widespread sadness and tributes from friends, colleagues, and politicians.
In a tweet, the President of Ireland offered his condolences, “As President of Ireland, I wish to express my deepest sympathies on the passing of Dillon Quirke. This is an inestimable loss not only to his family and friends but to his entire community to which he was making such a contribution. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
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