He was continuing this journey down the coast of Spain and Portugal when he died, writes Victoria White.

Loughgiel took Ulster SHC silverware; Limerick's Na Piarsaigh advanced to an AIB Munster semi-final, while Clara and St. Brendan's were crowned Kilkenny and Kerry champions respectively following today's hurling action.

FOLLOWERS of Munster Colleges games are spoiled for choice this afternoon with three Corn Uí Mhuirí quarter-finals and a Harty Cup replay down for decision.

St. Brendan’s 3-7 Coláiste Chríost Rí 1-12

UCD secured a SuperLeague Cup quarterfinal place tonight as they took a home victory over Neptune.