Kilkenny soccer community grieving at the loss of one of their members

Sadness and shock has fallen upon the soccer community in Kilkenny following the death of one of their members.

The man, believed to be in his 40s fell ill during a soccer match last night and tragically died

He was taking part in a charity event with the proceeds in aid of Cois Nore Cancer Support Kilkenny.

Gardai were notified of the man’s death and it is being treated as a medical incident.

PRO for Cois Nore Brian Tyrrell says “All at Cois Nore would like to extend our deepest sympahites to the family of the man that died”