Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke died after collapsing during a county senior championship game on Friday
Dillon Quirke was rushed to Tipperary University Hospital on Friday but later diedDillon Quirke, 24, was stretched off the field at Semple Stadium in Thurles just before half time.
The match was stopped as Mr Quirke's Clonoulty/Rossmore teammates, opponents Kilruane and the Knights of Malta attended to the player, RTÉ reports.South Tipperary GAA have paid tribute to the athlete, saying he was "taken far too young." All hurling championship games due to take place this weekend in the county have been postponed as a mark of respect, Tipperary GAA have confirmed.
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