Hurler found dead at home

A TOP Limerick hurler is believed to be the latest sportsman to die from Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

Hurler found dead at home

Willie O’Brien, aged 28, who was due to play in a crucial hurling game yesterday, was found dead at home on Saturday morning.

He had gone to bed early the previous night after returning home from training. A post mortem was carried out at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital yesterday.

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