Damian Casey

The Dungannon Eoghan Ruadh member was a "special gift to Tyrone and to hurling"

We extend our deepest sympathy and offer our sincere condolences to the entire family circle at this very sad time. We are saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Damian Casey RIP. Damian was a terrific sportsman and the Academy and Tyrone's most prolific hurler. Ulster Uni Gaelic Academy @UlsterUniGAA Damian Casey We are profoundly saddened to learn of the tragic death of Damian, esteemed graduate of UU & Fitzgibbon hurler. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, his parents Sean and Susan, his sisters Louise and Catherine and his extended family and friends. Tyrone County Chair Michael Kerr added: “This breaking news is beyond belief. The Board said that Damian Casey was “a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling”.

To many Casey is regarded as one of the county's best ever hurlers, in a region dominated by Gaelic football. Damian Casey made his inter-county debut for ...

Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. We were the richer for his presence and are the poorer for his passing.

TYRONE hurling star Damian Casey has died aged 29.The hurler is thought to have died in a swimming pool accident in Spain, where he was attending a we.

"Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. We were the richer for his presence and are the poorer for his passing." "Gaelic Tyrone is totally shaken by the news of the tragic death of Casey, a supreme hurler just now at the peak of his powers.

Tributes have been paid to Tyrone hurling star Damian Casey after he died following an accident in Spain.

On his remarkable scoring record, he had said: “It’s about taking your deep breaths, taking a step back from the ball and having a look at the ball, taking a look at the posts. And hopefully the ball is going over the bar after.” He was much loved and hugely respected by everyone who knew him, and his passing is a terrible loss to our community.” Tyrone GAA added: “Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. Broadcaster Adrian Logan, who is from Dungannon, said "He was a top class hurler and a great lad. We know how special he was to everyone at Eoghan Ruadh and we offer our sincerest condolences to them. He represented both with grace and skill.” He was among the best of us.” On behalf of Tyrone hurling management, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Casey family.” He was one of us. He also told the BBC: "We are rocked to our very core and heartbroken. For one so talented, he was blessed with a modesty beyond belief.

Tyrone player Damian Casey was attending a friend's wedding when he died in an incident in a swimming pool.

He was among the best of us.” “Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. He was one of us.

The 29-year-old from Dungannon was attending a friend's wedding when he died in an incident in a swimming pool on Friday. Mr Casey played for Eoghan Ruadh GAA ...

“Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling. “He scored 0-14 in a 1-27 to 0-19 win over Roscommon in the Nicky Rackard cup final. “I am glad I could call him a friend. “He was so, so easy to manage. He said Mr Casey “had nothing to prove” and was “the finest hurler of all time in Tyrone and that’s no exaggeration”. He described Mr Casey as “one of life’s good guys” and said it was “a pleasure to be in his company”.

Damian Casey, 29, was attending a friend's wedding when he died in an incident in a swimming pool. The Dungannon man played for Eoghan Ruadh GAA club and at ...

He was among the best of us.” He was one of us. “Damian Casey was a special gift to Tyrone and to hurling.