Rip ex Louth player Stephen Melia.

hutto (Monaghan) - Posts: 171 - 23/10/2015 11:42:25    1801489

sad sad news an unreal servant to Louth GAA who gave his all every time he played

hurler in the ditch (Louth) - Posts: 439 - 23/10/2015 12:25:52    1801513

17 Years in the Louth shirt, some player, some person and RIP!

MR (Louth) - Posts: 2570 - 23/10/2015 12:27:45    1801514

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

One of our best players ever. I think the term fitness fanatic was invented for him. A great GAA man.

Cherno_Samba (Louth) - Posts: 632 - 23/10/2015 12:33:22    1801518

Very sad to hear this, Seemed like he'd go on playing for Louth forever. Great skills and great longevity for a player and really gave it all for the county which makes it all the more surprising to see him gone at a young age. God bless him. RIP.

LoyalRoyal (None) - Posts: 452 - 23/10/2015 12:44:34    1801522

Don't think 1 person (including the losing finalists St Pats) begrudged him his only ever Louth Senior Club Medal at the age of 45, were he put in a masterclass at midfield.

Will be a sorry loss for all who knew him

DundalkGael (Louth) - Posts: 891 - 23/10/2015 13:01:12    1801527

He represented Louth on 179 appearances and he holds the record for the most appearances for the Wee County. He never played underage for Louth and his made debut at 23. He finally won a Senior Championship in 2006 when the Joes beat the Pats. He was in his mid forties. R.I.P.

OLLIE (Louth) - Posts: 12224 - 23/10/2015 13:23:20    1801535

RIP and condolences to family, friends and louth gaa. A great servant to the wee county.

WildPundit (Tipperary) - Posts: 1709 - 23/10/2015 13:36:51    1801546

A great man. Rest easy my friend .

Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6031 - 23/10/2015 13:46:35    1801551

Very sad news, Stephen Melia was a great servant to Louth Gaa, my condolences to him family, friends and Louth Gaa.

Htaem (Meath) - Posts: 8657 - 23/10/2015 14:17:30    1801566

Deeply saddened by the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Angus (Dublin) - Posts: 283 - 23/10/2015 15:05:09    1801573

Ga mo leis sceal.rip

bert09 (Meath) - Posts: 1790 - 23/10/2015 18:05:01    1801623

Motor neurone , one of the worst diseases known to man has taken a great .. RIP Stephen. We all dreamt of a team of Stephen Melias.

sam57 (Louth) - Posts: 1502 - 23/10/2015 19:42:16    1801645

179 appearances for Louth! First county championship at 45!

Two incredible statistics and achievements that I didn't know (though I did know he was around for a while). Rest in peace.

bennybunny (Cork) - Posts: 3917 - 23/10/2015 19:46:47    1801647

Stephen Melia, may you rest in peace. You made the most of life and brought great joy to many people. You will be à great loss to your fanily, friends, parish and county, and will be an inspiration to many for a long time to come.

gaillimh73 (Galway) - Posts: 669 - 24/10/2015 10:13:24    1801688

Rip. A magnificent servant to Louth gaa and indeed to the gaa as a whole , had the pleasure of seeing him play many times a great stalwart.
My condolences to his family and Louth people.

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 25/10/2015 08:56:48    1801773

Stephen was a man apart. 17 years of unselfish playing service to Louth and further periods as a selector beyond that.
Most of his club years were with his own John Mitchells. He moved to O'Dwyers in North County Dublin where he lived and later came back
to St.Josephs in Louth and won that senior championship medal.. A great man .RIP

19616609 (Louth) - Posts: 1595 - 26/10/2015 17:37:28    1802017

Very sad news. RIP and condolences to all who knew him .

TheRightStuff (Donegal) - Posts: 1688 - 27/10/2015 11:07:26    1802163

Very very sad news, I didn't even know the man was unwell, tragic to see a man that was the epitome of strength, fitness and dedication taken so soon. My condolences to all Louth GAA people and to Stephens family and friends

Richieq (Meath) - Posts: 3734 - 27/10/2015 11:41:09    1802187