A lot of Clonmel Celtic Schoolboys availed of free cardiac screening last Tuesday at the TUS college Clonmel. The cardiac screening event that was also attended by number of other local clubs was organised by the Dillon Quirke Foundation. 

Dillon Quirke was 24 years old when he collapsed and died on 5 August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles, while captaining his club, Clonoulty-Rossmore, in a championship match against Kilruane McDonaghs. The Foundation was subsequently established by Dillon’s family – his parents Dan and Hazel, and his sisters Shannon and Kellie – with the aim of funding widespread cardiac screening for young people (aged 13-17) involved in sport. Dillon’s family want to prevent other families from going through what they have experienced and, in the process, save lives.

The club would like to thank the Dillion Quirke Foundation for arranging this day for our club and we wish them continued success in the great work they do.

For more information about the Foundation and to donate visit link below.