Dillon Quirke

2022 - 8 - 5

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Tipperary senior hurler Dillon Quirke passes away at the age of 24 (The42)

He took ill while playing a game for his club Clonoulty-Rossmore in the Tipperary senior hurling championship in Semple Stadium. The match was abandoned and he ...

He was a regular in this year’s inter-county senior hurling championship, playing at right half-back for the Tipperary team as they competed in Munster. In 2016 he won an All-Ireland medal at minor level, coming on as a substitute in the final win over Limerick in Croke Park. “Dillon became ill during Friday evenings County Senior Hurling Championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Semple Stadium and was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away.

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Tipperary GAA in shock following death of Dillon Quirke (RTE.ie)

The Tipperary GAA community is in mourning after the death of Dillon Quirke after he collapsed whilst playing for his club Clonoulty/Rossmore in a hurling ...

"Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. Also, to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke," Tipperary GAA said in a statement. All hurling championship games scheduled for this weekend in Tipperary are to be postponed as a mark of respect.

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Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke passes away suddenly after ... (Irish Mirror)

Quirke was lining out for his club Clonoulty Rossmore in a Senior Hurling Championship clash but collapsed during the game. The game was subsequently abandoned ...

Tipperary GAA wish to thank all those who attended to Dillon in Semple Stadium and in Tipperary University Hospital this evening." And a number of tributes have come in with Tipperary club Durlas Og saying: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Durlas Og are with the Quirke Family and @ClonRossGAA tonight following the sudden and tragic passing of Dillon Quirke. "Also to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke. Dillon became ill during Friday evenings County Senior Hurling Championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Semple Stadium and was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away.

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Tipperary SHC game abandoned after player collapses (TipperaryLive.ie)

Tipp hurler Dillon Quirke was stretchered off and has been rushed to hospital.

the ball falling to Cian Darcy who was unable to fire home the rebound. Willie Cleary pointed a free for Kilruane and in the 26 th minute a Cleary free struck the woodwork, Quirke used his height and strength to upset the Kilruane defence and create the chance for Conor

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Tipperary hurling star Dillon Quirke (24) dies after falling ill during ... (Independent.ie)

A TIPPERARY hurler died after collapsing during a game in Semple Stadium last night. Dillon Quirke (24) was stretchered off the field shortly before half ...

He was also awarded a Dr Harty Cup medal with Thurles CBS in 2015. Fethard GAA said it was “shocked and saddened to hear the news of the passing of Tipperary and Clonoulty player Dillon Quirke. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Quirke family and the Clonoulty-Rossmore club.” “Also to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke.

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Tributes pour in as young Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke dies after ... (Belfast Live)

Quirke was playing for Clonoulty Rossmore in a Senior Hurling Championship tie on Friday evening when he collapsed.

Sign up to our free sports newsletter here. "The Committee sends its deepest sympathy to the Quirke family and the people of Clonoulty Rossmore." In a statement released on Friday night, they said: "Due to the tragic sad passing of Dillon Quirke from Clonoulty Rossmore, the Tipperary CCC has decided to call off all games under its jurisdiction this weekend.

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Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke dies aged 24 after being taken ill ... (Sky Sports)

Quirke was playing for his club Clonoulty Rossmore during their County Senior Hurling Championship match against Kilruane MacDonaghs. The game was abandoned ...

"Also to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke. Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke has passed away at the age of 24 after being taken ill during a game; Quirke was playing for Clonoulty Rossmore against Kilruane MacDonaghs; Tipperary GAA have called off all games due to take place in the County Hurling Championships this weekend. Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke has passed away at the age of 24 after being taken ill during a game.

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Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke dies after collapsing during club match (The Irish Times)

The FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Championship game was abandoned after the 24-year-old player collapsed on the pitch. He was stretchered off the field ...

In a statement, Tipperary GAA said it “extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. As a mark of respect to Dillon, Tipperary GAA have called off all games due to take place in the County Hurling Championships this weekend,” the statement said. All hurling championship games scheduled for this weekend in Tipperary are to be postponed as a mark of respect.

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Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke has died having collapsed during a ... (Irish Examiner)

The county star was brought to hospital following the abandoned game with his Clonoulty-Rossmore at Semple Stadium.

Tipperary GAA released the following statement: “Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. My thoughts and prayers are with Dan, Hazel and all of the family.” He was stretchered off the field and brought to hospital.

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Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke dies after collapsing during club game (BreakingNews.ie)

Quirke collapsed during his club Clonoulty-Rossmore's game against Killruane McDonaghs at Semple Stadium.

My thoughts and prayers are with Dan, Olive and all of the family. You will stay forever young." Former Tipperary hurling manager Liam Sheedy described Dillon as a "smashing person on and off the pitch" adding that "all of the GAA family are numb at the news".

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'A smashing person' - Tributes paid after the sudden passing of ... (The42)

The 24-year-old passed away after becoming ill while playing a game for his club Clonoulty-Rossmore in the Tipperary senior hurling championship at Semple ...

Our heartfelt condolences to all in— Tipperary Camogie (@camogietipp) @ClonRossGAA. As a mark of respect all camogie games due to take place this weekend have been called off. Tragic news of the passing of Dillon Quirke. The sporting community in Tipp are numb. Tipperary Camogie extends it's deepest sympathies to the family, friends and teammates of Dillion Quirke on his tragic passing. May he Rest In Peace 🙏 August 5, 2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. All in the the Kilruane MacDonaghs Club are devastated at the tragic passing of Dillon Quirke. Sympathy to the Dillon's family &— Kilruane MacDonaghs (@MacDonaghsGAA) @ClonRossGAA I remember a great hurler for club and county and a lovely young man. All thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends in@ClonRossGAA. The bed of heaven to Dillon.— Shane McGrath (@Shaneytweet) A brilliant talent who was only getting better & better for club & county. Shocked to hear the news of the sad passing of Dillon Quirke this evening. Tipperary All-Ireland winning midfielder Shane McGrath also paid tribute, describing him as ‘a brilliant talent who was only getting better’. “Tragic news at the passing of Dillon Quirke. The sporting community in Tipp are numb. Rest easy Dillon. We mourn your loss & celebrate your life.

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Dillon Quirke: Tributes from across the GAA pour in for Tipp hurler ... (Independent.ie)

Tributes have been paid to the young Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke who passed away suddenly after taking ill during a club match on Friday evening.

“Dillon became ill during Friday evening’s County Senior Hurling Championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Semple Stadium and was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away. “Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. “Tragic news of the passing of Dillon Quirke. The sporting community in Tipp are numb. All thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends in @ClonRossGAA. The bed of heaven to Dillon”. Devastating that a young man of 24 with his whole life ahead of him has sadly left this World. Rest in Peace Dillon,” he said. GAA president Larry McCarthy also offered his sympathies to Dillon’s family and friends.

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Dillon Quirke – Tragedy of Tipperary's rising star who was following ... (Independent.ie)

Dillon Quirke, who died tragically after falling ill during a senior club championship match in Thurles on Friday evening, followed his father's footsteps ...

"Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family. He made his senior debut against Limerick in January 2020, and started all four of Tipperary's Munster Hurling Championship games this season. And I think it’s because of that attitude that he was so good at sport as well.” Because for years and years I was on the field with him. “The big thing for me with Dillon is that innocence he had, the true love of playing, the true love of the club,” said an understandably emotional Hammersley on Saturday. “It really came across. Only a week earlier Tipperary won their first All-Ireland senior hurling title after a wait of 18 years.

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