Dan Quirke

Dan Quirke

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Dan Quirke is the father of Dillon Quirke, a young hurler who tragically passed away at the age of 24 due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. In the wake of his son's death, Dan, alongside his wife Hazel, established the Dillon Quirke Foundation, which aims to provide heart screening for young athletes in Ireland. Through their efforts, they have raised over €2 million to promote awareness and prevent SADS, driven by the memory of their son and a commitment to saving lives.

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Dan Quirke expresses his grief over the loss of his son Dillon and his involvement in the Dillon Quirke Foundation.

‘The two of us were in tears. Obviously we’d have loved Dillon to be there’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-15
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