GAA star makes defibrillator call after dad is saved

Former Tyrone star Conor Gormley has called on all sports clubs to ensure defibrillators are installed at grounds after his father’s life was saved during a match at the weekend.

Mon, 07 May, 2018 - 01:00

Francis Mooney

Sean Gormley suffered a heart seizure while watching Carrickmore’s Division One league game at Ardboe on Friday evening.

He was immediately attended to by local medical personnel using the Ardboe club’s defibrillator.

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Courts Ireland Conor Gormley Defibrillators Sean Gormley Place: Ardboe Place: Craigavon Area Hospital Person: Conor Gormley Person: Sean Gormley Person: Carrickmore Person: Conor Person: Gormley Event: All-Ireland Organisation: GAA Organisation: Ardboe club

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