Patrick Dinsmore RIP

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Criostóir Ó Cuana has offered his condolences to the family of Patrick Dinsmore who collapsed and died while playing minor football for St Peter's GAA Club in County Down on Sunday morning.

Patrick was playing at left half back when he collapsed off the ball and despite the best efforts of medical professionals present at the game he was pronounced dead on Sunday evening at Daisy Hill Hospital.

The GAA President said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Dinsmore family, Patrick's wide circle of friends and the players and members of St Peter's GAA Club.

"Patrick was a sporting young man who had also had a strong interest in mountain biking and he was extremely popular amongst his peers.

"We offer the heartfelt condolences of the entire Association at this tragic time and hope that Patrick will remain in the memory of those who were lucky enough to know him for many years to come."

St Peter's GAA clubrooms in Mary Street, Warrenpoint have been opened as mark of respect to Patrick and counseling services will be available for both the Warrenpoint and Rostrevor minor football teams.