GAA superfan Amy O'Connor passes away after cancer battle

Young club GAA fan Amy O'Connor has passed away from cancer one year after she helped Dr Crokes Club captain Johnny Buckley lift the All Ireland club football title trophy.

GAA superfan Amy O'Connor passes away after cancer battle
Sun, 25 Feb, 2018 - 17:32

Young club GAA fan Amy O'Connor has passed away from cancer one year after she helped Dr Crokes Club captain Johnny Buckley lift the All Ireland club football title trophy.

The club released a statement from Amy's family today which simply said: "Our beautiful daughter Amy passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning. We are truly devastated. Amy O Connor 2007-2018 RIP."

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