Birmingham GAA club 'devastated' by player's death
June 28, 2015
James Connollys GFC, Warwickshire.
The James Connolly's GAA club in Birmingham has paid tribute to Joel Richards, who was one of the 38 victims of the Tunisian massacre.
The 22-year-old represented both Connolly's and Warwickshire with distinction and was also a well-known soccer referee. His grandfather Patrick Evans and uncle Adrian Evans were also killed in the attack.
Three Irish - Lorna Carty from Co. Meath and husband-and-wife Laurence and Martina Hayes from Athlone - also lost their lives in Friday's atrocity.
1/3 James Connollys GFC is devastated to learn of the death of one of our players, Joel Richards, during the horrific attack in Tunisia.
- Connollys GFC (@Connollys_Gaa) June 27, 2015
2/3 Joel was an exceptionally talented footballer, who represented both club and county with conviction on numerous occasions.
- Connollys GFC (@Connollys_Gaa) June 27, 2015
3/3 Details of his funeral arrangements will follow; our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
- Connollys GFC (@Connollys_Gaa) June 27, 2015
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