Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Belfast Live
Belfast Live
National
Sheena McStravick

Damian Casey's funeral remembers an inspirational leader' and 'absolute gentleman'

The town of Dungannon came to a standstill on Sunday as mourners lined the streets to pay their respects to Tyrone GAA hurling captain Damian Casey.

The 29-year-old who was regarded as one of the finest hurlers to ever hail from the county died suddenly whilst in Spain for a friend's wedding on June 17.

As part of a final farewell to the talented GAA player, Damian's remains were brought to his beloved Eoghan Ruadh hurling club before moving on to St Patrick's Church, Dungannon for requiem mass.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.