GAA star died after colliding with player’s knee

A TALENTED young GAA star died of severe brain damage following an accidental collision on the pitch when his head collided with the knee of another player, an inquest has heard.

Philip ‘Philly’ McGuinness, 26, of Shannagh, Mohill, Co Leitrim, died at Beaumont hospital on Monday, April 19 having sustained a severe head injury during a football game two days previously.

Mr McGuinness’ brothers, John and Michael, were also playing on the Annaduff pitch.