Galway hurling, and the GAA community at large, is in shock today following the tragic death of county hurler Niall Donohue.

The 22 year old Kilbeacanty clubman died suddenly yesterday evening at around 7pm.

An All-Ireland U-21 winner in 2011, Niall graduated to the senior team under Anthony Cunningham and lined out at right half- back in the All-Ireland final replay defeat to Kilkenny 12 months ago.

He was due to celebrate his 23rd birthday tomorrow (Friday).

A statement issued by Galway GAA read:: "Galway GAA is in shock with the news of the tragic, and untimely, death of Niall Donohue.

"On behalf of the entire Galway GAA community, at home and abroad, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to Niall's family and especially his father Francis, brother Shane, sister Orla, uncles, aunts, and all his relatives.

"We offer all our condolences also to the members of Niall's club and Parish, Kilbeacanty, to his fellow inter-county panellists on the Galway hurling team, and to his many friends and colleagues.

"Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam uasal dílis."

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