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Irish Mirror
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Darragh Culhane

Tributes pour in after death of young GAA star Saoirse Buckley

Tributes have poured in after the death of young GAA star Saoirse Buckley.

The talented GAA star passed away on Wednesday and tributes have come flooding in from her local GAA club.

Saoirse was from Kenmare and played with Inbhear Seine Gaels Ladies Football Club.

And the club posted on social media, reacting to the sad news.

They said: "No words can describe our deep sadness at the untimely passing of Saoirse Buckley. We as club would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Saoirse Buckley, to her parents Mary-Ann and Mike, brothers Aaron and Callum and all the extended Buckley and O’Sullivan Batt family.

"Also to her friends, teammates and coaches. Saoirse was a wonderful girl and talented underage member of our club that has been taken too soon.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis"

And Kilgarvan Kerry said: "Our hearts are heavy and we are very sad to hear of the passing of Saoirse Buckley after a short illness. Saoirse played underage football with Kilgarvan up to U12, she was a very talented player and beautiful young girl. To her parents Mary-Ann and Mike , brothers Aaron and Callum and all the extended Buckley and O’Sullivan Batt family we extend our deepest sympathy.

"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis"

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