Louth GAA was plunged into mourning yesterday following the tragic death of young St. Mochta's footballer Terry Brennan. The 19-year-old was pronounced dead on arrival at the Louth County Hospital in Dundalk after it was believed he had been overcome with fumes while working in a silo at grain purchasers Drummond's Knockbridge plant. A second man, believed to be in 30s, also died following the tragedy. Mr Brennan, who was studying agriculture science, was one of St. Mochta's most promising players, having starred for their minor team last year. A devastated St. Mochta's team manager Stephen Gernon said: "It's hard to take in. It's an awful tragedy. "Terry was the most popular man on the team. I don't think he ever missed training. He was so committed. He just loved being a part of the panel with the lads. "He lived for the football and his personality lifted the dressing room. He was the main character of the team and he comes from a lovely family." The deceased, who was the eldest of six children, was working as holiday relief in advance of the busy harvest season. Tweet

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