Three members of the Richards family from Birmingham have been shot dead in the attacks in Tunisia. 22 year old Joel, his uncle Adrian and his grandfather Patrick have been killed in the massacre. It is understood that Joel's 16 year brother Owen has survived.
Joel was a Gaelic footballer for Birmingham based club James Connolly GFC. The club have released a statement, announcing its devastation at the tragic news.
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
They praised him as a talented footballer who gave his all for the club.
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
Three Irish people have been killed in the attacks, Meath born Lorna Carty and Athlone couple, Laurence and Martina Hayes. The news of Lorna Carty's death broke last yesterday and the Birmingham club paid tribute.
As we mourn Joel and his family, please keep all at @Dunderry_Gaa in Meath in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Lorna Carty ??⚪️
— Connollys GFC (@Connollys_Gaa) June 27, 2015
