Irish Football Player Matthew McGuigan Died Suddenly After Arriving in Australia
Tragic Twist as Athlete Dies Just Days After Arriving in Australia - Police Speak Out About What Happened
Irish Football Player, Talented GAA Player, Matthew McGuigan 24, Passes Away Daily Mail 10 DEC 2023 https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12...1896845965.jpg Matthew 24, Died Suddenly on Saturday. He Had Just Arrived in Sydney on Thursday Night. Sydneys' Irish community is coming together to remember Matthew McGuigan Police have confirmed the death of young Irishman just two days after arriving in Australia was 'not suspicious'. Matthew McGuigan and his partner Clodagh Corr had flown into Sydney on Thursday night and were set to spend at least six months in the country. But on Saturday, the police were called to an apartment in Eastgardens following reports of 'a 24-year-old man was suffering a medical episode'. 'The man ... was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital, however (he) died a short time later,' a NSW Police spokesman told Daily Mail Australia. 'Initial investigations indicate the death was not suspicious, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.' The Sydney-based Cormac McAnallens Gaelic football club, which Mr McGuigan was set to play for, announced on Facebook that the mass is 'to pay our respects to Matthew and provide support for all the Irish community'. The Irish government is providing assistance to Mr McGuigan's family through its consulate in Sydney. The talented athlete had played at the under-18 level for Tyrone in Ireland's football championship. The county's Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) said 'Matty's contributions to his team were nothing short of extraordinary, and his legacy as a player will forever be etched in the hearts of those who had the privilege of witnessing his prowess on the field. 'His commitment to the game and his unwavering spirit has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Kildress Wolfe Tones and the broader community in Tyrone. 'We extend our deepest sympathies to the McGuigan and Treacy Families, to Matthew's partner and friends,' Tyrone GAA posted. Mr McGuigan's older brother, Darragh, paid tribute on social media, saying 'Forever young, love you forever. 'Very grateful to have you as a brother for 27 years of my life, don't know how this has happened or why – I'll never understand.' https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12...1927844107.jpg Matthew McGuigan was a talented athlete, playing both Gaelic football and soccer |
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