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Eamon Doggett

Tributes pour in after death of young GAA player Greg Hogge

Tributes have poured in after the sudden death of young GAA player Greg Hogge on Wednesday evening.

The Meath man passed away surrounded by his family at Our Lady’s Hospital in Navan.

The talented footballer played for Bective Cannistown GAA club and his club paid tribute to him today.

A spokesperson said: "Our club woke today to the tragic and devastating news of the sudden and unexpected passing of one of our own, Greg Hogge.

"Greg was a dedicated player for Bective GFC from underage right through to the adult ranks and captain of our current B League team.

"He was a committed and dedicated player on the field and a gentleman off the field. Greg was a very popular member of our club and will be sadly missed.

"On behalf of everyone in Bective GFC we express our deepest sympathy to Greg's family his heartbroken parents Pat and Jean, his brothers Shane, Brian and Stephen, his sisters Ciara and Sinéad, his loving girlfriend Aisling, his Godchild Saoirse, brothers-in-law Robbie & Terry, sisters-in-law Aoife, Denise & Marta, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, Godparents Noel and Evelyn, relatives and a large circle of friends."

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Greg's removal will take place on Monday morning at 9:15am before the funeral mass at St. Mary’s Church in Navan at 10am.

The burial will take place afterwards in Cannistown Cemetery.

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