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The Journal
4 days ago
- The Journal
Investigation launched after man (40s) dies following work-related incident in Co Clare
THE NORTH CLARE community of Ennistymon was in mourning today following the shock death of a 'dedicated family man' in a work-related incident this morning. It is understood that the man – in his 40s – was fatally injured after falling from a height while carrying out repairs to a property in the town of Ennistymon. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal work-related incident at around 10 am.' A garda spokesperson that a man in his 40s suffered life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead. Advertisement The scene remains preserved for technical examination. The spokesperson added that the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and is investigating the matter. The popular local man has raised thousands of euros for charities and community groups over the years. A local man said today that the deceased 'was a hard working family man dedicated to his wife and his kids. He was a model person'. He added that the work-related death 'has caused upset and shock in Ennistymon and we've had a very hard couple of months following other deaths in the area. There is a lot of anguish here right now.' Last weekend, Ennistymon GAA ahead of their first Senior Championship match this Summer retired their No 15 jersey in tribute to the late Eanna Rouine (20) who died in May.
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.
Extra.ie
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Tributes paid to tragic young GAA star following ‘shocking' sudden death
Tributes are being paid to a talented young Gaelic footballer after his 'shocking' sudden death yesterday morning. Éanna Rouine, who was in his early 20s and played with the Ennistymon senior team in Co. Clare, took ill over the weekend and died yesterday. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW Éanna Rouine. Pic: Ennistymon GAA / Facebook Ennistymon GAA club posted on social media: '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 and a loving son, grandson and brother. 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 '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 Caitríona 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 Dé go raibh a anam.' Funeral details are to be announced shortly.
