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Donohue tragedy compelled us to act

Dessie Farrell says the death of Galway hurler Niall Donohue has compelled the GPA to extend their mental health programme.

Donohue tragedy compelled us to act

Wed, 18 Dec, 2013 - 00:00

John Fogarty

The 2012 All-Ireland finalist passed away tragically in late October, just two days short of his 23rd birthday.

GPA chief executive Farrell paid tribute to the Kilbeacanty man at the GPA’s AGM last month.

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Courts Gaa Hurling Place: Kilbeacanty Place: Galway Place: Republic of Ireland Place: Northern Ireland Person: Donohue Person: Dessie Farrell Person: Niall Donohue Person: Farrell Person: Cathal McCarron Person: Niall McNamee Person: Oisín McConville Event: 2012 All-Ireland Event: Christmas Organisation: GPA Organisation: Mental Health Programme

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