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Quote ‘Dark cloud’ over community after sudden death of #Cavan GAA star

Paul Hyland (Ireland)

January 09 2023 06:59 PM

Tributes have been paid to a young Cavan GAA star who tragically died at the weekend.

News of Liam Vesey’s death on Sunday, January 8, has sent shockwaves through the local community in Belturbet and the wider area.

Liam was 18-years-old and formerly attended St Patrick’s College in Cavan. He played football with Belturbet’s Rory O'Moore's GAA club which has led tributes to him.

"We are all deeply saddened by the tragic news which we learned this morning about the passing of our dear friend and teammate, Liam, and indeed a dark cloud hangs over the whole town and wider community today,” the club said in a statement.

“As a club, and as a community, it’s important now more than ever that we all rally together in support of the Vesey family, and of one another… We are here to help, in whatever way we can.”

Liam Vesey came from a large family that is well-known in the locality.

Details of his funeral arrangements have been posted on Rip.ie.

"Liam Vesey, Drumbarlum, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, 8th January 2023. Suddenly, at home. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, mother Catherine, father Martin, brothers Daniel, Conor, Brendan, Shane, Callum and Jack, darling sister Molly, uncle Anthony and cousin Ronan, relatives and friends,” the funeral notice states.

His remains will be reposing at Lawlor’s Funeral Home from 5 to 7pm tomorrow evening, while a requiem mass will be held at St. Mary's Church, Staghall, at noon on Wednesday.

Mr Vesey’s remains were brought back to his family home this evening and members of his beloved GAA club formed a guard of honour “in memory of Liam” near the residence.

Local Councillor Brendan Fay described Liam as a “wonderful young lad”.