Derry club ‘shocked’ as GAA player dies during training session

A 32-year-old Derry club GAA player tragically passed away during a training session last night.

Derry club ‘shocked’ as GAA player dies during training session
Fri, 23 Jan, 2015 - 13:11
Shaun Cronin

A 32-year-old Derry club GAA player tragically passed away during a training session last night.

Steven Deeney - a player with the St Aidan’s GAC, Magilligan - died after reportedly collapsing during training at the Roe Valley Leisure Centre in Limavady.

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