RIP: Young Galway GAA fan dies as family say 'you will be forever 16'
His local GAA club paid tribute as hundreds of condolences came through for the teenager
A young Galway GAA fan has died with his family paying a heartbreaking tribute saying “you will be forever 16”.
Lórcan Donoghue’s death has brought the Galway GAA world into mourning with his local club Mountbellew Moylough one of the first to pay tribute to the teenager.
Despite a short time, he “touched so many lives” making friends across various areas of Galway with people from Rosedale School, Crannóg, St Teresa’s School, Stepping Stones Tuam, Little Blue Heroes Foundation, Vision Arch Club Athenry and Horse Connect, Bushypark all remembering a true hero.
The local GAA club said: “Everyone at Mountbellew/Moylough GAA Club extends our deepest sympathies to the Donoghue family on the sad passing of Lórcan.
“Our thoughts are especially with his heartbroken mother Áoife, his grandparents Bernadette and Pat, his uncles Gerard and Robert, his aunt Amy, his cousins, extended family and all his many friends. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Members from the Vision Arch Club added: “Aoife, we are so sorry to hear the terribly sad news of Lõrcan’s passing. Sincere condolences to his devoted mammy, Aoife, his grandparents Pat and Bernadette, his aunt, uncles, extended family & friends. It was always a pleasure to meet Lõrcan at our Vision Arch Club activities. We have fond memories of his beautiful smile and the enjoyment he got from the music and beat of the drums. Rest in peace, dear Lorcan.”
His RIP.ie notice reads: “Cherished beyond words and forever loved, Lórcan will be deeply missed by his heartbroken Mammy, Áoife; his loving grandparents, Bernadette and Pat; his uncles Gerard and Robert; his aunt Amy; his cousins; his great aunts and his extended family, relatives.
“Lórcan and his family would like to express their deepest gratitude to his wonderful care teams. Thank you for all the care, kindness, tenderness, laughter and love you brought to him throughout his beautiful life. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Horse Connect Training, Bushypark, Galway.”
Lorcan will repose in Gilmore's Funeral Home Moylough on Wednesday November 11 from 6pm to 8pm. Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Moylough on Thursday November 12 at 12pm with burial afterwards in Moylough Cemetery.