Reaction and tributes on social media after passing of Tipp hurling star Dillon Quirke

By Reporter
Published 6th Aug 2022, 12:42 BST
Tom Morrisey of Limerick is tackled by Dillon Quirke of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Limerick and Tipperary at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.placeholder image
Tom Morrisey of Limerick is tackled by Dillon Quirke of Tipperary during the Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3 match between Limerick and Tipperary at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

There is widespread shock and sadness throughout Tipperary and the wider GAA family following the announcement of the death of Clonoulty Rossmore hurler Dillon Quirke, who collapsed in Semple Stadium on Friday evening during the FBD Insurance County Senior Hurling Championship tie against Kilruane MacDonagh.

Dillon passed away despite receiving medical attention on the field and en-route to hospital, resulting in a huge out-pouring of sympathy to his family, friends, the Clonoulty Rossmore club and Tipperary GAA.

Check out some of that reaction and the tributes to the wonderful Dillon below: 

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