The GAA and wider community of Carrigaline has come together to express the ‘shock and sadness’ felt in the town at the sudden loss of a young man who represented them ‘with great pride’.
Talented sportsman Darragh King, who worked locally in construction, was very well known in Carrigaline and his sudden death has brought tributes from organisations and people there and beyond.
His own Carrigaline GAA club said: “Everyone in Carrigaline GAA club is deeply shocked and heartbroken at the news of the tragic passing of our club player, Darragh King.
“Darragh was a Carrigaline man of great stature, who represented his club and community with great pride. In his short life his talents and commitment shown through in all that he did and achieved.”
“Our thoughts are with Darragh’s family, friends, teammates and all who knew and loved him.
“As a club we will mind each other in the days ahead to support Darragh’s family and each other.”
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam”.
Along with other sporting organisations in the area, Carrigaline RFC joined in the tributes, saying: “Our thoughts are with the friends, family and clubmates of Darragh King. A real club man who clearly had a huge impact on those he met.
A time for the community to come together and look after one another.”
Tributes have come flooding in from those who knew Darragh, with one local saying: “Such a shock to hear, a fabulous guy since he was a young boy, a credit to his family and his club. Heartbreaking for his family. Sending huge condolences on such a tragic loss.”
His funeral details have been announced: “Reposing at Fordes Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Sunday (26th) from 4.00pm until 5.00pm. Requiem Mass on Monday (27th) at 12.00 noon in Church of Our Lady and St. John, Carrigaline which may be viewed on (link to follow), funeral afterwards to St. John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.”