Clare under-20s clash with Waterford postponed following tragic loss of Jack Boddy

In a St Patrick's Day statement, Clare GAA chairman Kieran Keating said the fixture would be postponed as a mark of respect to Boddy. Pic: Eamon Ward

The Munster under-20 football championship clash between Clare and Waterford has been postponed following the tragic loss of Jack Boddy. 

Clare strength and conditioning coach Boddy died over St Patrick's weekend, with a missing persons search taking place in Lahinch through to the discovery of remains on Tuesday.

Members of the Clare panel had been part of the search for the 20-year-old Limerick man.

In a St Patrick's Day statement, Clare GAA chairman Kieran Keating said the fixture would be postponed as a mark of respect to Boddy.

"The thoughts of all in Clare GAA are with the parents, siblings and extended family & friends of our late colleague, Jack Boddy, this dark St Patrick’s evening.

"Jack was a much-loved friend of many in West Clare, of our senior football management & squad of 2025, & particularly of our 2026 squad of U20 footballers, to whom he was S&C coach, helping guide them to an opening round win on Saturday afternoon last.

"Thanks to all the GAA community who joined in the search for Jack over the past few days.

"As a mark of respect to Jack & his family, next Saturday's U20 match will now be postponed to a later date.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

A Waterford statement read: "All at Waterford GAA send their deepest sympathies to the Boddy family on Jack’s passing."