The Clare GAA community is in mourning following the sudden death of a talented young player.
Fionn O Brien, 20, passed away after getting into difficulty while surfing at Lough Donnell beach in Clare on Monday.
He was airlifted to University Hospital Limerick but was later pronounced dead.
Paying tribute, his club, St Josephs Doora Barefield, said: "It was with great sadness and huge shock on Monday that we learned of the death of our club man , team mate and friend Fionn O Brien(20) following a tragic accident.
"Fionn was a very talented dual player with the club blessed with great skill and lightning speed . Even at such a young age he had already contributed hugely with the promise of a lot more to come . He had won u14 and U16 titles in hurling and Minor in football.
"His goal to draw the U16 hurling final in 2017 will always be spoken of and reminisced about. Only last Friday in what ultimately proved to be his last game for the club Fionn scored a goal for the Intermediate hurlers with the last play of the match.
"Everyone in the club extend their sympathies to his parents Michelle and Pat , brothers Conor and Niall and sister Sadhbh.
"Fionn will always be remembered as part of the rich history of our club , his name always mentioned in glowing terms and his memory never forgotten.
"Rest easy Fob. You will be sorely missed."
Clare LGFA tweeted: "Clare LGFA would like to extend our sincere sympathies to Saidhbh O’Brien from Doora Barefield and her family on the terribly sad passing of her brother Fionn RIP.
"Thinking of them and anyone else affected by this tragic incident earlier today. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dílis."
The Tulla GAA Club posted: "Condolences to Fionn's family, friends and community. RIP from @TullaGAAClub."
The Ruan GAA club said: "RIP Fionn, condolences to family, friends and club from all in @RuanGaa."
