Lorcan Branagan (26) had been due home in coming weeks to play for his club Glonduff GAC
Tributes have been paid to a young Co Down man after Australian police recovered a body in central Sydney on Monday morning.
“Following extensive inquiries and a multi-agency search with assistance from Marine Area Command and PolAir, the body of a man was located in the water about 12.45pm today,” the force said in a statement.“A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner,” the statement added. Ms Branagan described her brother as a “phenomenal athlete” who excelled at both Gaelic football and hurling, and as someone who had a great passion for travelling.
“Our club and community are absolutely devastated at the loss of a wonderful, young gentleman who represented our club with great distinction,” the club.
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