GAA player’s life saved by defibrillator

Tragedy was averted at a Cork club game on Tuesday night when a defibrillator was used to revive a young gaelic footballer.

GAA player’s life saved by defibrillator
Thu, 02 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
Colm O’Connor

The frightening incident occurred after the City Division U21 football championship semi-final between Nemo Rangers and Bishopstown in Ballinlough.

Nemo Rangers secretary Bernadette Allen last night confirmed that the player is recovering in hospital and she praised the clubs’ medical staff.

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