Mayo GAA is in mourning today after news emerged that former minor star, Darragh Doherty, was killed in a road traffic accident near Ballinrobe last night.
Doherty was a key member of the 2013 All Ireland winning minor side who defeated Tyrone 2-13 to 1-13 in the final, scoring 1-2 from corner forward that day.
His club, Kilmaine, have posted the following message on their Facebook page mourning the 19 year old's passing.
It is with profound sadness and shock that Kilmaine GAA announce the untimely passing of club player of Darragh...
Posted by Kilmaine Gaa on Monday, August 24, 2015
A truly heartbreaking loss of life and we would like to pass on our deepest sympathies to Darragh's family.