The talented sportsman has been described as a 'delightful young man' who represented the club proudly for many years
A Galway GAA club have paid tribute to a former player who passed away less than a month after his father died.
READ MORE: Tributes flow for ‘charming, funny and kind’ young Irishman after sudden passing in LondonTom's death marks the second tragedy to befall the Ward family in recent weeks, as it is understood his father Jimmy passed three weeks ago. In an emotional tribute shared on the club's Facebook page, Menlo Emmett Hurling Club said: "Thomas Ward Rest In Peace. Menlo Emmett’s would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Eilish, Aisling & Darragh, the Ward and Owens families at this very difficult time.
"It is with a heavy heart that we share the very sad news of the death of Thomas Ward, Menlo Galway," the club said in a social media post. Annaghdown Camogie club, where Thomas's aunt Emer volunteers as an underage coach, also paid tribute in a message which read: "All at Annaghdown Camogie extend our heartfelt condolences to our U9 Coach, Emer Conroy, and her daughters and Annaghdown camógs, Martha & Olivia , on the loss of Emer’s dear nephew, Tom.
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