'Simply no words to describe the heartbreak': Tributes to girl, 16, who died during LGFA match

Aoibheann Clarke, 16, who died during an underage ladies football match in Wexford on Tuesday. Many tributes mentioned her sporting prowess, with her uncle saying she was 'a real talent in the making'.

Aoibheann Clarke, 16, who died during an underage ladies football match in Wexford on Tuesday. Many tributes mentioned her sporting prowess, with her uncle saying she was 'a real talent in the making'.

The funeral of a 16-year-old who died suddenly during a ladies' football final this week will take place on Monday as tributes continue to pour in for a "real talent in the making".

Aoibheann Clarke collapsed on the pitch when lining out with Taghmon/Camross GAA, LGFA and Camogie Club in a final in Taghmon.

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