Hurler found dead at home

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

Mon, 14 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

Jimmy Woulfe

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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Courts Place: Limerick Place: Knockainey Person: Willie O’Brien Person: Willie Person: Donnacha Person: Denis Person: Ann Person: John O’Riordan Person: O’Leary Organisation: Limerick Organisation: Mid-Western Regional Hospital Organisation: Knockainey Organisation: Dromin Athlacca

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