Former Tyrone footballer, Matthew McGuigan, tragically passed away in Sydney last weekend when he fell ill just days after arriving with his girlfriend.
The 24-year-old played for the Tyrone minor team back in 2017, and was captain of the Kildress Wolfe Tones senior team for the past two seasons.
The Irish music phenomenon that is Dermot Kennedy was playing a gig in Sydney last night, and payed a touching tribute to Matthew by urging his fans to give everything when singing 'Outnumbered', which was a favourite of Mr. McGuigan's.
Dermot Kennedy Pays Lovely Tribute To Former Tyrone Minor Player
Last week a young man named Mathew McGuigan moved to Sydney, on Saturday he tragically passed away. It sent a rumble through the Irish and GAA community out here in Sydney. Last night a memorial mass was held for him but at the same time Dermot Kennedy had a concert and said this pic.twitter.com/xq1Gw9loS2
— Conor Mc Garvey (@ConorMcGarvey) December 8, 2023
It is with deep regret and profound sadness that Coiste Chontae Thír Eoghain has learned of the death of Matthew McGuigan, Cill Dreasa.
Is le croí trom agus mórbhrón a d'fhoghlaim Coiste Chontae Thír Eoghain faoi bhás Mhaitiú Mhig Uiginn, Cill Dreasa.
Matty represented Tyrone… pic.twitter.com/I0d5li7Z0J
— Tyrone GAA (@TyroneGAALive) December 2, 2023
"It is with deep regret and profound sadness that Coiste Chontae Thír Eoghain has learned of the death of Matthew McGuigan, Cill Dreasa," a statement from Tyrone GAA said.
"Is le croí trom agus mórbhrón a d'fhoghlaim Coiste Chontae Thír Eoghain faoi bhás Mhaitiú Mhig Uiginn, Cill Dreasa. Matty represented Tyrone as a member of the County Minor squad in 2017 and since then had developed into one of the County’s most outstanding forwards with his club Kildress Wolfe Tones.
"Matty's contributions to his team were nothing short of extraordinary, and his legacy as a player will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of witnessing his prowess on the field.
His commitment to the game and his unwavering spirit has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Kildress Wolfe Tones and the broader community in Tyrone.
"Déanann muid comhbhrón ó bhun ár gcroí lena chlann agus lena theaghlach. We extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuigan and Treacy Families, to Matthew's partner and friends and to the entire Cill Dreasa club.
