The Cavan GAA community is in mourning this evening following news of the tragic death of footballer Leah Farrelly.
Leah, who had Long QT syndrome (LQTS), passed away suddenly on Friday, April 15. She was a valued member of the Virginia GAA community, and played football for Lurgan Ladies GFC since the age of 10.
Long QT syndrome is a heart problem that affects how your heart beats. Leah had attended the Centre for Cardiac Risk in the Young Persons (CRYP) unit in Tallaght since been diagnosed in 2013.
Her family stressed the importance of monitoring the health of young athletes following Leah's death.
A club statement released on Twitter read: "Our hearts are broken as we offer our sincerest sympathies to Dessie, Nuala & Grace and their families on the sudden passing of Leah."
"Words fail us. May Leah Rest in Peace."
Leah played a number of sports including basketball for the East Cavan Eagles.
A club statement from her basketball team read: "It is with shock and deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Senior ladies player Leah Farrelly."
"Leah played basketball from underage up to senior and was a valued member of our Eagles club. Our thoughts and prayers are with Desi, Nuala and her sister Grace. "
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