GAA player saved by other players and defibrillator after on-field heart attack

An Athlone GAA player owes his life to the quick action of medics and fellow players when he suffered a suspected heart attack yesterday.

An Athlone GAA player owes his life to the quick action of medics and fellow players when he suffered a suspected heart attack in Cusack Park yesterday.

Cathal Joyce collapsed on the pitch while warming up with his teammates for an intermediate football match against Rosemount.