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GAA pay tribute to mother and children killed in Fermanagh shooting
A heart-wrenching tribute was paid at Croke Park for the mother and two children killed in Co Fermanagh last week. It took place ahead of the All Ireland Senior Football final in memory of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara who were fatally injured following a shooting at their home on Wednesday. The trio's names appeared on a screen alongside their picture while a minute's applause took place before Kerry faced off Donegal. It took place ahead of the All Ireland Senior Football final in memory of Vanessa Whyte and her children, James and Sara who were fatally injured following a shooting at their home on Wednesday. Pic: Facebook Veterinary surgeon Ms Whyte was in her 40s and originally from Co Clare. A man remains in hospital following gunshot wounds with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) believing the horror incident was an attempted murder-suicide. The popular matriarch had played camogie for the local club, St Joseph's Doora Barefield, with locals telling of her love of hurling and Clare GAA. Vanessa, James & Sara remembered in @CrokePark today at the @officialgaa All Ireland. 💚🤍 — Fermanagh GAA (@FermanaghGAA) July 27, 2025 St Josephs' Doora Barefield GAA club said it was 'shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic passing yesterday of Barefield native Vanessa Whyte and her two beautiful children James and Sara in Fermanagh'. After relocating to the North, Vanessa joined St Patrick's Lisbellaw Hurling Club, where her children were also members. No funeral details have been released for the family as of yet, though it is expected it will take place in Vanessa's native of Clare. After relocating to the North, Vanessa joined St Patrick's Lisbellaw Hurling Club, where her children were also members. Pic: PSNI/PA Wire Fr Tom Fitzpatrick, parish priest in Barefield, Co. Clare, told Clare FM last week that though no details have been finalised, it's the family's wish that the funeral be held in Clare. Clare FM reported that Ms Whyte 'was a frequent visitor to friends and family in Barefield and was a keen Clare GAA supporter, even attending last year's All-Ireland hurling final with Sara and James'. A vigil took place over the weekend at Maguiresbridge Primary School, where James and Sara had both previously attended. School principal Honor Irvine described the two sporty kids as popular, noting she had taught them both for two years. 'James was full of fun, always laughing, loved to get a laugh, loved to be outdoors. Sara was the same. Sara loved outdoors, bit of a tomboy, and the two of them got on very well, [had] lots of friends and were very popular in school' she said.
Irish Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Seán Moran: Scoreboard storm caused unfair angst for both Kilkenny and Tipperary
There is a recognisable shudder in the press box when something like Sunday happens. The immediate post-match realisation that something was wrong began with the jumpy confab between match officials on the field just after the full-time whistle. If there's a problem, it means anything from shifting the entire focus of the coverage to not being able to leave until after sunset. The issue was quickly narrowed down to the status of Noel McGrath's shot in the 70th minute, which was signalled wide but somehow registered on the scoreboard. As the match went on for the four minutes of injury time, it was noted that Kilkenny appeared to be under the impression that they were four points behind rather than three. After Jordan Molloy's 72nd-minute point cut the perceived deficit to three (actually, two), it was clear that his team were trying to engineer a goal. READ MORE Had they been aware of the actual situation, would they not have taken their points? Labouring under an illusion was certainly a disadvantage for Kilkenny in how they executed their final plays. The forensic process of itemising every opening that they had for a point, but choosing instead to try to construct a goal, indicated as much. When Clare-Offaly was inadvertently whistled up two minutes early in 1998, Clare led by three. There were some demands that they should start the re-fixture three points ahead of their opponents. Yet that failed to take into account what might have happened to Offaly's advantage during that time. Similarly, the idea that Kilkenny would have enjoyed exactly the same possessions does not weigh up how Tipperary might have defended differently had they been trying to keep out points rather than goals. Nobody really knows. Tipperary's Noel McGrath looks on after a late shot was counted on the scoreboard as a point but was adjudged to be wide by the umpires. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Should Kilkenny have known the real score? After all, players tend to have a mental note of where they are in any given match. That is probably a bit demanding an assumption given that the scoreboard looms high over the pitch at either end, beaming out the wrong information. In the heat of a breathless finish like Sunday's it is easy to lose concentration and with the amount of scoring and speed of puckouts in hurling, any uncertainty about the score will realistically be resolved by glancing at the big display. [ GAA clarify full-time score in Tipperary-Kilkenny semi-final after confusion over scoreboard error Opens in new window ] After all, both managers, Liam Cahill and Derek Lyng, said that they had believed the scoreboard in the frantic closing stages – despite their accompanying retinues of statistics keepers and number crunchers. There is an underlying question as to why there was such a push to confirm 4-21 to 0-30 as the final score before a later reversion to the actual result, 4-20 to 0-30 – possibly when McGrath's attempt was seen on television to be clearly wide. Had it in fact been a score, the Hawk-Eye official would have communicated that to the referee, who would have made an instant referral for clarification. Referee James Owens initially indicated 4-21 but he too amended that to 4-20 – understandably when that is what was recorded in his notebook. The dithering and ambiguity surrounding the final score is surprising when it is taken into consideration that none of the match officials, including Owens, actually made a mistake during the semi-final. The mistake was on the part of the scoreboard operator. Under match protocols at Croke Park, the person in charge of that function is based in the control centre at the northern end (Hill 16) of the stadium but there is another person on the sideline, who radios in confirmation of each score. Whatever happened, the McGrath shot was put up as a score. There was some – but not a lot of – confusion at the time. One umpire (left-hand side) emphatically signals a wide but the other sticks a hand up to catch the dropping ball. Ger Canning's television commentary on RTÉ announced it as a wide. The match played out and there was little immediate talk about the final score or any associated problems. There are likely to be changes made to protocols to tighten up situations like those which unfolded on Sunday but, overall, it was just human error. Referee James Owens red-cards Darragh McCarthy of Tipperary. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho The whole imbroglio was a very regrettable distraction from a riveting match and a great step forward for Tipperary. There is no question of remedy for situations like this any more than there is for an officiating error. A referee's decision is final and their report is also the last word on anything that arises. Kilkenny have behaved very reasonably in the aftermath. Even those not officially involved in the county GAA, such as former All-Ireland winner John Henderson on Monday's Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, have been models of restraint and graciousness. Nobody has been looking for a re-fixture, just some steps towards ensuring the problem doesn't recur. The Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) is finalising its inquiry into the matter, and it is expected that it will be communicated to Kilkenny (and presumably, Tipperary) with an acknowledgment of the error and an apology. One thing that could be learned is to address these matters immediately. There is no reason why the situation, having been assessed, should not have led to a statement from Croke Park accepting that a mistake had been made and apologising to both Kilkenny and Tipperary. Kilkenny would then have been in a position to accept the apology that night. The decks cleared, the rest of us could get back to looking forward to an exciting pair of football semi-finals this coming weekend. There could also have been an expression of gratitude to Tipp defender Robert Doyle, who blocked John Donnelly's shot for goal in the last minute. The implications of its going in – extra time instead of Kilkenny being declared winners and God knows what else – caused GAA officials to blanch.
Sunday World
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Sunday World
Clare GAA community in shock after death of young footballer Éanna Rouine
heartbreaking | Tributes have been led by Clare GAA and the player's home club Éanna Rouine Clare GAA expressed their shock and profound sadness at the news, while Ennistymon GAA said his passing will leave 'a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead'. A former Clare minor and U-20 footballer, the deceased was a nephew of Joe Joe Rouine, a pillar on the Clare team that created history by beating Kerry in the 1992 Munster SFC final. Tributes have been led by Clare GAA and the player's home club. 'The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning,' Clare GAA posted. 'Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U-20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. 'Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All-Ireland Freshers football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. 'Above anything else, Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. 'At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and, above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family: parents Catríona and John and his siblings Eoin, Dara and Bríd Áine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. 'We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.' His home club echoed those sentiments. All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate and friend Éanna,' they posted on social media. 'A truly talented & accomplished sportsman, but much more than that he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend and a loving son, grandson and brother. 'His on-field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead. 'To his parents Catríona and John, his brothers Eoin and Dara, his sister Bríd Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his uncles, aunts, cousins and all the Rouine and O'Gorman families, we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam.' Éanna's death notice described him as 'a bright, kind hearted and spirited young man whose presence brought joy to all who knew him. A son, a brother, a grandson, a cousin, a nephew and a friend, he touched lives with his laughter, kindness and his beautiful smiling face.' Éanna will repose at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Lahinch this Saturday from 3pm to 6pm. Requiem mass to celebrate Éanna's life will take place on Sunday at 1pm, followed by burial in Kilmacreehy Cemetery. Éanna Rouine News in 90 Seconds - May 29th
BreakingNews.ie
28-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
GAA community 'shocked' after death of talented footballer (20)
Tributes have been paid following the death of a talented footballer from Co Clare. Éanna Rouine, a promising young player who played for Ennistymon, died on Tuesday. Advertisement Rouine represented Clare at minor and under-20 level while he also won an All-Ireland Freshers Football title at the University of Limerick, where he was a second-year student. "The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning," Clare GAA posted on social media. "Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. "Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. Advertisement The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021 , was… — Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) May 27, 2025 "Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. "His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. "At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family - parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. "We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon." Advertisement Ennistymon also expressed their "shock and sadness" upon learning of Éanna's passing. "All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked & saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate & friend Éanna," the club posted on social media. "A truly talented & accomplished sportsman, but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend & a loving son, grandson & brother. Sport Council gives green light for €5m Clare GAA Centre... Read More "His on field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months & years ahead. Advertisement "To his parents Cáitriona & John, his brothers Eoin & Dara, his sister Brid Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and all the Rouine & O'Gorman families we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam." University of Limerick GAA club said: "All at UL GAA club are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Éanna Rouine. "Éanna represented the club at Sigerson 1 and 2 level and was part of last year's historic Fresher 1 League Victory. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time."
The 42
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Tributes paid following death of young Clare GAA star Éanna Rouine
TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid following the death of Clare and Ennistymon GAA star Éanna Rouine at the age of 21. Clare and Ennistymon GAA have led the tributes, sharing their shock and sadness following the untimely passing of the 'truly talented and accomplished sportsman'. 'But much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend, a loving son, grandson and brother,' Rouine's club, Ennistymon, added in a statement. He represented the Clare minor footballers in 2020, and was a member of the county's U20 panel from 2022 to 2024. A second year student at University of Limerick, he won an All-Ireland freshers football league title with the college, having previously helped his secondary school, Ennistymon CBS, to a Munster double in 2023. The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021 , was… — Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) May 27, 2025 'While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player,' Clare GAA wrote. Advertisement 'Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare.' UL GAA, and local clubs in Clare, are among the others paying tribute. Ennistymon GAA statement: All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate and friend Éanna. A truly talented and accomplished sportsman, but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend, a loving son, grandson and brother. His on-field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead. To his parents Cáitriona, John, his brothers Eoin and Dara, his sister Brid Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and all the Rouine and O'Gorman families, we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Funeral arrangements to follow. Clare GAA statement: The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All-Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family – parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
