Kerry-Tipp U20 game moved due to sad death of 'talented, kind, friendly and determined young woman'
The Munster U20 football championship meeting of Kerry and Tipperary has been switched from Templetuohy to New Inn on Tuesday evening (7pm) due to a sad bereavement in the Moyne Templetuohy club.
The Mid Tipperary club today paid tribute to young footballer and camogie player Aoife Shelly, who died at the weekend.
Aoife played for the Moyne Templetuohy ladies junior side, which won the county Junior A title in 2024.
In a statement, the club said: "Aoife was a very valued member of the Moyne Templetuohy ladies football club and played a big part in winning the Junior A. Co. Final last year. At such a young age, she had already made such a remarkable impact, not only as an exceptional player but also as a beloved teammate and friend.
"We, as the GAA community in Moyne Templetuohy and especially her ladies Football team mates extend our heartfelt sympathies to her mother and father, who raised such a talented, kind, friendly and determined young woman. We can only imagine the depth of their sorrow, and we hope they find strength in knowing how deeply she was loved and admired."
Aoife also played camogie for Templemore, who said: "Her great nature, infectious smile and passion for camogie were evident in everything she did."
Tipperary GAA has extended "deepest sympathies to the Shelly, Hassett and Guilfoyle families at this very sad time".
May she rest in peace.
