Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke passes away suddenly after collapsing during Championship clash

Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke has tragically passed away at aged 24.

Quirke was lining out for his club Clonoulty Rossmore in a Senior Hurling Championship clash but collapsed during the game.

The game was subsequently abandoned after Quirke was stretchered off the field and rushed to hospital.

And the Tipperary County Board have confirmed that all games this weekend have been cancelled.

In a statement released on Friday, they said: "Due to the tragic sad passing of Dillon Quirke from Clonoulty Rossmore, the Tipperary CCC has decided to call off all games under its jurisdiction this weekend.

"The Committee sends its deepest sympathy to the Quirke family and the people of Clonoulty Rossmore."

And in a further statement, they added: "Tipperary GAA extends its heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Dan, Hazel, Shannon, Kellie and the extended Quirke family.

"Also to the Clonoulty Rossmore GAA Club and his teammates on the sad and tragic passing of Clonoulty Rossmore and Tipperary hurler Dillon Quirke. Dillon became ill during Friday evenings County Senior Hurling Championship game between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Semple Stadium and was taken to Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel where he passed away. Tipperary GAA wish to thank all those who attended to Dillon in Semple Stadium and in Tipperary University Hospital this evening."

Quirke started all four Championship games this summer for Tipperary and lined out at wing back on each occasion.

And a number of tributes have come in with Tipperary club Durlas Og saying: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone in Durlas Og are with the Quirke Family and @ClonRossGAA tonight following the sudden and tragic passing of Dillon Quirke.

"Ar dheis de go raibh an anam."

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