Dillon Quirke

Dillon Quirke

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Dillon Quirke was a talented young hurler from Tipperary who tragically passed away at the age of 24 after collapsing during a match due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. His untimely death shocked the sports community and his family, leading to the establishment of the Dillon Quirke Foundation by his parents, which aims to provide heart screenings for young athletes and raise awareness about SADS.

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Dillon Quirke was remembered by the team after passing away during a club game.

‘Fortune favours the brave and our hurlers were really brave today’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-20
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Dillon Quirke was a young hurler who tragically passed away due to Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.

‘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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