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Tributes paid to talented camogie star, 18, who died ‘unexpectedly’ in hospital

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Tributes paid to talented camogie star, 18, who died ‘unexpectedly’ in hospital

Tributes have been paid to a young Cork camogie player who has passed away unexpectedly in hospital earlier this week.

Sarah Kate O’Meara from Gurranabraher passed away peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin on Monday after suddenly falling ill. She was just 18 and was a Leaving Cert student at Mount Mercy College in the city.




The young woman was a talented athlete and a member of Carraig na bhFear AC and Glen Rovers GAA, with the wider sporting community heartbroken following her death.

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Glen Rovers Camogie Club paid tribute to their rising young player. Announcing her death this week a spokesperson for the club said Sarah Kate was “a cherished member of our club. Our hearts are broken but we will never forget her and her spirit in our camogie family.”

The club added it was “devastated to announce the untimely death” of the “beloved player.” A book of condolence is open in the Club Bar for those who wish to pay their respects.

The Cork Athletics County Board have also extended their condolences and deepest sympathies to the O’Meara family and paid tribute saying it was “with great regret and sadness” that it learned of her passing.

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