Tributes have flooded in from the GAA community and beyond following the tragic death of Galway hurler Niall Donoghue last night.
The left wing back, who would have turned 23 on Friday, scored this brilliant point against Kilkenny in last year's drawn All Ireland Hurling final.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Ij0xsqcyY
Below are some of the tributes that were posted on Twitter today.
The Sports news seems very trivial & irrelevant today.
Sleep gently, Niall Donoghue.
RIP— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) October 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers with the family and friends of Niall Donoghue. Unbelievably sad, great talent #RIPNiallDonoghue
— Lar Corbett (@larcorbett) October 24, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Galway hurler Niall Donoghue who passed away suddenly last night! #RIP
— Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan) October 24, 2013
So sad to hear the news of Galway and Kilbeacanty hurler Niall Donoghue. Thoughts and prayers with his family and all his team mates.
— Shane McGrath (@Shaneytweet) October 24, 2013
Absolutely terrible news about Niall O'Donoghue, may he rest in peace!
— Seánie Tobin (@Tellytobin) October 23, 2013
Awful news about young Galway hurler Niall Donoghue. Thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP
— Darran O'Sullivan (@Darransull86) October 23, 2013
Very sad news about Niall o donohue. Some talent. Taughts are with his family, friends, teammates. #rip
— padraic maher (@podzo21) October 24, 2013
Thoughts are with the family and friends of Niall Donoghue. Gutted to hear the news. Great man and great respect for him. #RIP #galway
— Paul Murphy (@PaulMurphykk) October 23, 2013
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Niall Donoghue. Tragic News.
— Paddy McBrearty (@PaddyMcBrearty) October 24, 2013
Terrible to hear the news this morning about Niall Donoghue. Thoughts are with his family & friends. Rest in peace.
— Jacqui Hurley (@jacquihurley) October 24, 2013
Yet another young man with a bright future taken away from us. RIP Niall Donoghue.
— Steven McDonnell (@Killeavy13) October 24, 2013
Just seen the bad news about Galway hurler Niall Donoghue, only 22! thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP
— shane long (@Shanelong009) October 24, 2013
So sad to hear the passing of Galway hurler Niall Donoghue. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.
— David J. Meyler (@DavidMeyler7) October 24, 2013
