Funeral details announced for soccer player who suddenly died after taking part in charity match
Shane Murphy suddenly fell ill
Funeral details have been announced for the soccer player who suddenly died after taking part in a charity match in Kilkenny.
Shane Murphy, aged in his 40s, suddenly died on August 21, after taking part in a charity match on Wednesday.
Originally from Graigue Hayden, Kilmanagh, Mr Murphy was taking part in the charity event to raise funds for Cois Nore Cancer Support Kilkenny when he suddenly fell ill and tragically died.
His funeral will be arriving to Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Kilmanagh, for Requiem Mass on Monday, August 26 at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballykeeffe.
Kilkenny District Soccer League paid tribute to Mr Murphy, who was a “terrific player”.
“Kilkenny & District Soccer League are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Shane Murphy. Heartfelt condolences to Shane's family, friends and all at River Rangers Afc. Shane was a big part of the football community in Kilkenny. He was the current chairman of River Rangers AFC and a terrific player. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam,” the club paid in tribute.
Pre-deceased by his grandparents, he will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his loving wife Maeve, his adored son Bill, parents Mary and Chris, his brother Darragh, sister-in-law Orlaith, parents-in-law Margaret and Ray, brother-in-law Richard, Richard’s partner Sara, grandmother-in-law Vera, uncles, aunts, his niece Ruby, nephews Harry and Jack, cousins, friends at River Rangers AFC, Graigue Ballycallan Hurling Club, the Kilkenny soccer community, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.