Dan Shanahan ‘shock’ at Paul Foley’s sudden passing

It’s been a tough week for those involved in Waterford GAA. A few days ago well-known referee and former Ballygunner star Paul Foley passed away unexpectedly, and the sadness is still palpable.

“A desperate shock,” says Waterford senior selector Dan Shanahan. “I played against Paul at club level and he handled games I would have played in. A very nice chap, we all had great time for him, we’re all just praying for his family at the moment.”

The news has overshadowed the upcoming Waterford SHC semi-finals, with the Ballygunner-Fourmilewater game postponed - it will now be played on Sunday week, October 11, in Fraher Field, Dungarvan at 5pm.