The death has been announced of the former Tipperary dual player Eddie Connolly.
The Loughmore-Castleiney club man, aged just 29, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013 and lost his fight for life at his home on Thursday night.
Connolly represented the Premier County at all grades in both hurling and football and was captain of the Tipperary Intermediate hurling team that won the All-Ireland in 2012.
A statement from the Tipperary County Board read: “The death has taken place of former Loughmore-Castleiney and Tipperary player Eddie Connolly after a long battle with cancer.
“Eddie passed away peacefully last night at home with his family.
“At the request of the Connolly family, tonight’s Eddie Connolly Trust Fund “Night at the Dogs” at Thurles Greyhound Stadium will still go ahead in a celebration of Eddie’s life.
“On behalf of the Tipperary County Board, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Connolly family at this sad time.
RIP Eddie Connolly. A true warrior & inspiration to us all. Thoughts are with his family & friends. @Loughmore_Gaa pic.twitter.com/QNdcTCLQ1i
— Shane Long (@ShaneLong7) September 18, 2015
It is with great sadness that we learned this morning of the death of Eddie Connolly. Eddie battled his illness... http://t.co/AdnyMvZsx1
— Loughmore-Castleiney (@Loughmore_Gaa) September 18, 2015
