A Go-Fund-Me page set up in memory of Sean Keaney has amassed over £50,000 sterling in the first eight hours of the page been in operation.
Tara GFC have set up the page in memory of Sean Keaney, a beloved senior player with Tara GFC, to support The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust; a charity dedicated to easing the financial burden for bereaved families repatriating loved ones who have tragically passed away abroad back to Ireland
Every penny raised will go directly to this incredible cause.
“Sean joined Tara GFC after transferring from Crosserlough GFC in Cavan and spent four unforgettable years with us, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he met. We were privileged to celebrate last year’s and this year’s Championship victories and All Britain titles with Sean by our side.
“Sean was the life of every celebration, a man always found on the dance floor, with a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that warmed every heart. His absence leaves an unimaginable void, and he will be deeply missed by everyone in his Tara family.
“Please donate what you can to honour Sean’s memory and help families in their darkest moments. Thank you for your support.”
The 35-year-old Co Cavan man died near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
Emergency services found his body in the water at Whitehaven Baach at 11am on New Year's Eve.
The death of the Ballinagh man who had been living in the UK for a number of years is the third reported drowning at New South Wales beaches in recent days.
A tribute online from Tara GFC said that Sean was a man always found on the dance floor with a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that could warm your heart.
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