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Sunday World
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Sunday World
Clare GAA community in shock after death of young footballer Éanna Rouine
heartbreaking | Tributes have been led by Clare GAA and the player's home club Éanna Rouine Clare GAA expressed their shock and profound sadness at the news, while Ennistymon GAA said his passing will leave 'a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead'. A former Clare minor and U-20 footballer, the deceased was a nephew of Joe Joe Rouine, a pillar on the Clare team that created history by beating Kerry in the 1992 Munster SFC final. Tributes have been led by Clare GAA and the player's home club. 'The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning,' Clare GAA posted. 'Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U-20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. 'Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All-Ireland Freshers football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. 'Above anything else, Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. 'At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and, above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family: parents Catríona and John and his siblings Eoin, Dara and Bríd Áine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. 'We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.' His home club echoed those sentiments. All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate and friend Éanna,' they posted on social media. 'A truly talented & accomplished sportsman, but much more than that he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend and a loving son, grandson and brother. 'His on-field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead. 'To his parents Catríona and John, his brothers Eoin and Dara, his sister Bríd Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his uncles, aunts, cousins and all the Rouine and O'Gorman families, we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam.' Éanna's death notice described him as 'a bright, kind hearted and spirited young man whose presence brought joy to all who knew him. A son, a brother, a grandson, a cousin, a nephew and a friend, he touched lives with his laughter, kindness and his beautiful smiling face.' Éanna will repose at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Lahinch this Saturday from 3pm to 6pm. Requiem mass to celebrate Éanna's life will take place on Sunday at 1pm, followed by burial in Kilmacreehy Cemetery. Éanna Rouine News in 90 Seconds - May 29th
BreakingNews.ie
28-05-2025
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
GAA community 'shocked' after death of talented footballer (20)
Tributes have been paid following the death of a talented footballer from Co Clare. Éanna Rouine, a promising young player who played for Ennistymon, died on Tuesday. Advertisement Rouine represented Clare at minor and under-20 level while he also won an All-Ireland Freshers Football title at the University of Limerick, where he was a second-year student. "The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning," Clare GAA posted on social media. "Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. "Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. Advertisement The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021 , was… — Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) May 27, 2025 "Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. "His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. "At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family - parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. "We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon." Advertisement Ennistymon also expressed their "shock and sadness" upon learning of Éanna's passing. "All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked & saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate & friend Éanna," the club posted on social media. "A truly talented & accomplished sportsman, but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend & a loving son, grandson & brother. Sport Council gives green light for €5m Clare GAA Centre... Read More "His on field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months & years ahead. Advertisement "To his parents Cáitriona & John, his brothers Eoin & Dara, his sister Brid Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and all the Rouine & O'Gorman families we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam." University of Limerick GAA club said: "All at UL GAA club are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Éanna Rouine. "Éanna represented the club at Sigerson 1 and 2 level and was part of last year's historic Fresher 1 League Victory. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time."
The 42
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Tributes paid following death of young Clare GAA star Éanna Rouine
TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN paid following the death of Clare and Ennistymon GAA star Éanna Rouine at the age of 21. Clare and Ennistymon GAA have led the tributes, sharing their shock and sadness following the untimely passing of the 'truly talented and accomplished sportsman'. 'But much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend, a loving son, grandson and brother,' Rouine's club, Ennistymon, added in a statement. He represented the Clare minor footballers in 2020, and was a member of the county's U20 panel from 2022 to 2024. A second year student at University of Limerick, he won an All-Ireland freshers football league title with the college, having previously helped his secondary school, Ennistymon CBS, to a Munster double in 2023. The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county . He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021 , was… — Clare Gaa (@GaaClare) May 27, 2025 'While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player,' Clare GAA wrote. Advertisement 'Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare.' UL GAA, and local clubs in Clare, are among the others paying tribute. Ennistymon GAA statement: All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate and friend Éanna. A truly talented and accomplished sportsman, but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend, a loving son, grandson and brother. His on-field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead. To his parents Cáitriona, John, his brothers Eoin and Dara, his sister Brid Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and all the Rouine and O'Gorman families, we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Funeral arrangements to follow. Clare GAA statement: The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All-Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family – parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
The Irish Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Eanna Rouine dead – Clare GAA ‘deeply shocked and profoundly saddened' by passing of young star
CLARE GAA has led tributes to Éanna Rouine after the talented footballer sadly passed away on Tuesday. He had lined out for his county at Under-20 level as well as starring for his club Ennistymon down through the years. Advertisement 2 His club have described him as a 'great teammate and friend' Credit: Ennistymon Gaa Facebook 2 Éanna Rouine, 21, has sadly passed away Credit: @GAAClare A heartfelt Banner statement read: "The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning. "Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. "He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. "Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. Advertisement Read More On GAA "While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. "Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. "His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. "At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family - parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football Comment "We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam." His club issued a statement of their own upon hearing of his sad death. RTE pundit Joe Canning urges GAA to make huge change for Leinster hurling final as fans 'totally agree' It stated: 'Ennistymon GAA is shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate & friend Éanna. "A truly talented and accomplished sportsman but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend and a loving son, grandson and brother. Advertisement "His on-field successes are too numerous to list. "His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months and years ahead." Among the individual tributes paid to the 21-year-old his brother Sean posted: "Our lives will never be the same (broken heart emoji). Rest in peace brother." There was widespread support for Sean underneath that tweet as one person replied: "Every GAA fan's thoughts are with you all. May he Rest in Peace." Advertisement Similarly, Irene added: "So utterly heartbreaking, a fabulous young man. God help the family." Finally, John sympathised: "How does one try to explain this? 21, club, inter-county, college star GAA player. "His family his friends it must be heartbreaking. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."
Irish Examiner
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tributes paid following passing of 'talented and promising' Clare footballer Éanna Rouine
Tributes have been paid following the untimely death of talented young footballer Éanna Rouine. The Clare GAA community is in mourning after it was announced that Éanna, who was a promising young player for both his club, Ennistymon, and the Banner county, had passed away on Tuesday. Rouine represented Clare at minor and U20 level while he also won an All-Ireland Freshers Football title at the University of Limerick, where he was a second year student. "The Clare GAA community is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened by the untimely passing of Ennistymon's Éanna Rouine on Tuesday morning," Clare GAA posted on social media. "Éanna was an extremely talented and promising young footballer with both club and county. He represented Clare at Minor level in 2021, was part of the Clare U20 panel from 2022 to 2024 and was a star of the Ennistymon CBS football team when the school landed the famous achievement of a provincial double in 2023. "Éanna was a second year student at UL and had already won an All Ireland Freshers Football title with the college. While important achievements and now so important to cherish, these of course are only measures of him as an athlete and a player. "Above anything else Éanna was a popular and beloved young man with his whole life ahead of him. "His loss has left a void that words cannot fill, and his absence will be felt not only on the field but in the hearts of all who knew him in his community and circle of friends in North Clare. "At this heartbreaking time, Clare GAA extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to his clubmates, his many friends, and above all, to his devastated and heartbroken family - parents Catríona and John and his siblings, Eoin, Dara and Bríd-Aine and the extended Rouine and O'Gorman families. "We stand in solidarity with them in their grief, and we honour the memory of a young life taken far too soon." Ennistymon also expressed their "shock and sadness" upon learning of Éanna's passing. "All in Ennistymon GAA are shocked & saddened at the untimely passing of our great teammate & friend Éanna," the posted on social media. "A truly talented & accomplished sportsman, but much more than that, he was intelligent, witty, a strong academic performer, a talented musician, a loyal friend & a loving son, grandson & brother. "His on field successes are too numerous to list. His passing will leave a void in the club that we will all struggle to deal with together in the days, months & years ahead. "To his parents Cáitriona & John, his brothers Eoin & Dara, his sister Brid Áine, his grandmother Bridget, his Uncles, Aunts, Cousins and all the Rouine & O'Gorman families we offer our sincere heartfelt condolences, in the knowledge that no words can truly console you at this terrible time. Ar Dheis de go raibh a anam." Finally UL GAA club added: "All at UL GAA club are deeply saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Éanna Rouine. "Éanna represented the club at Sigerson 1 and 2 level and was part of last year's historic Fresher 1 League Victory. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates at this difficult time."
