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Tributes paid following tragic death of Monaghan U20 captain Brendan Óg Duffy

Brendan Óg Duffy died in a car crash hours after captaining Monaghan to an Ulster championship semi-final win against Donegal.

TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN PAID to the memory of Monaghan U20 Gaelic football captain Brendan Óg Duffy , who has been named locally as the victim of a collision between two cars in Clontibret at approximately 11.30pm last night. 

The crash occurred hours after Duffy captained Monaghan’s U20 side to victory in an Ulster championship semi-final against Donegal earlier that evening. Starting at centre-back, he played a key role as Monaghan recovered from a five-point half-time deficit to win 3-10 to 1-11. 

He was a member of the Monaghan Harps GAA club, who today announced that all activity at the club is postponed until further notice. “Our club is devastated at the news of the untimely death of our senior player and county U-20 captain Brendan Óg Ó Dufaigh”, read their post on social media.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time. All club activity has been postponed until further notice.”

The Monaghan County Board extended their sympathies to the player’s family. 

“Monaghan GAA are deeply saddened with the tragic passing of Brendan Óg Ó Dufaigh, captain of the Monaghan U20 team, following a traffic accident last night.

“We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Brendan Óg’s family, his father Brendan, his mother Esther and his sisters Claire and Áine and to his friends, his teammates and his club Monaghan Harps. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time.”

The crash occurred on the N2 in Tullybuck, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses with any information related to the crash to come forward by contacting Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 12:44 PM

    Sad, RIP.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 12:46 PM

    Shocking. Wishing strength to his family.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 12:57 PM

    What a heartbreaking story, my thoughts are with his family and friends

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    Jul 17th 2021, 12:58 PM

    Such sad news and so hard to comprehend for his family, teammates, friends and community. RIP young man.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 1:09 PM

    Croíbhriste ar son clann Ogie. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 1:05 PM

    Devastating news
    So Sad

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    Jul 17th 2021, 1:05 PM

    What an awful tragedy. Life is so precious.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 2:23 PM

    This is a terrible tragedy,just seen a picture of the lad before the start of the match he was playing in and to think he was taken a few hours later ,life can be so cruel,may he Rest In Peace

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    Jul 17th 2021, 1:47 PM

    Devastating. Thoughts & love to his family. Rest in peace.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 2:12 PM

    Tragic Loss.Ar dheis De go raibh a annam.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 2:25 PM

    So sad. RIP

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    Jul 17th 2021, 7:49 PM

    Rest in peace!!
    Super young lad by all accounts. Sadly missed by Monaghan, sport and most importantly his friends and family.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 11:44 PM

    My heartfelt condolences to the family.

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    Jul 17th 2021, 10:55 PM

    Awful , RIP

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    Jul 18th 2021, 11:51 AM

    So sad, rip young man

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