Fan dies during Limerick-Clare clash at TUS Gaelic Grounds

The TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

The GAA community has been plunged into mourning after the sudden death of a supporter during yesterday evening’s Munster SHC clash between Limerick and Clare at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

John Walsh (73) was believed to have suffered a heart attack shortly after throw-in while watching from the stadium’s North Stand.

Emergency services and stewards responded to the incident and a garda spokesman confirmed that the death took place shortly after 7pm.

Mr Walsh’s club Sixmilebridge in Co Clare led the tributes to him on social media after news of his sad passing.

John Walsh - RIP #ClubZap. See https://t.co/VmgQmWn9yY for more.

— Sixmilebridge GAA (@SMBGAA) April 30, 2023

Clonlara GAA sends sincerest condolences to the family, friends and club mates of John Walsh of @SMBGAA 🕯️Thinking of all who knew John at this sad time, and especially those who attended to him yesterday evening at
TUS Gaelic Grounds. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.#clubisfamily pic.twitter.com/4cI0vb1bmR

— clonlaragaaclub (@clonlaragaaclub) April 30, 2023

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the person who passed away in the Gaelic Grounds this evening. Someone who went to watch a match the same as myself but didn't make it home ❤️

— Conor Counihan (@ConorCounihan) April 30, 2023