A Limerick community has been left devastated after a young fan died suddenly whilst on a bus to Croke Park for the All-Ireland semi-final on Sunday.
Jordan Fitzgerald was on his way to the match, seeing Limerick take on Galway, when he fell ill.
The 25-year-old began complaining of pains in his chest before the bus stopped at a service station in Portlaoise.
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Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Jordan sadly passed away.
Tributes have poured in for the Kilfinane native, who is remembered as a "kind and caring" young man and diehard GAA fan.
Blackrock GAA club in Limerick offered their sympathies to those who knew Jordan in a touching tribute.
They said: "Blackrock Bord na nóg would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the Fitzgerald and Moloney families on the death Jordan Fitzgerald.
"Jordan played with Blackrock for many years underage. He had a great love of sport, he was a huge Aston Villa supporter but his true love was Limerick GAA.
"Sadly he never got to see his heroes playing yesterday. Jordan may your gentle soul Rest In Peace."
A Facebook page Jordan was involved in also paid tribute to the young Villa fan.
Irish Villans AVFC said: "A post we never imagined making, But here goes ...
"We would like to offer our condolences to Jordan Fitzgerald's family and friends on his untimely passing...
"Jordan was an admin on this page from the start an absolute Villa Fan to the core and in equal measure a Limerick Gaa fanatic too.
"He took ill on the way to Dublin to see Limerick on Sunday and unfortunately never recovered.
"We would like to pay tribute to the emergency services and everyone who attended to Jordan.
"You will never be forgotten by the Irish Villa family and may you rest in peace dude #Rip #HEITS.....Admins"
Another wrote: "I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Jordan Fitzgerald of Ballyhoura Heights who passed away so suddenly yesterday on his way to see his beloved Limerick play in Croke park.
"I can't imagine the heartbreak they must be experiencing today at the loss of their son, big brother and grandson.
"He will be sadly missed by so many, his family, friends and neighbours. May he have the best bed in heaven. Coladh sámh Jordan."
Jordan will be reposing at his home from 5pm Tuesday, followed by evening prayers at 8pm.
Removal to arrive Wednesday for 12 noon requiem mass at St. Andrew's Church, Kilfinane, followed by burial afterwards to the Old Cemetery, Kilfinane.
A funeral notice reads: "The death has occurred of Jordan Fitzgerald, Ballyhoura Heights, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick. July 3rd 2022, very unexpectedly on his journey to support his native Limerick team.
"Very deeply regretted by his heart-broken parents, his father Patrick (Pa) his mother Louise, step mum Michelle, brothers Callum and Matthew and the late babies Tyler and Lee, sister Sophia, his adored grandfathers Paddy and Johnny, grand mothers Mary and Mary B and the late Josephine, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives, kind neighbours and a large circle of friends."
It adds: "Jordan's family would like to thank most sincerely The Emergency Services who attended, Griffin's Coach Hire and all those on the Bus."
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