'A lovely lad' - Tributes flood in after sudden death of young GAA player

Tributes are being paid this week after the sudden death of young Offaly GAA player Mark Lee.

Mark's death was confirmed by his family this week with his club Shamrocks GAA leading tributes by extending "deepest condolences" to Mark's family, "in particular his parents Noel and Niamh and sisters Sarah and Ava."

Their statement continued: "Mark was a very valued dual player in our club and played for Shamrocks in all grades in both hurling and football. He was part of the team that won the Minor Football Championship in 2018 and only recently was part of the Junior C football team who were beaten in the County Final.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam."

Mark's RIP.ie notice says he died "unexpectedly at home" and that he "will be sadly missed and always remembered by his heartbroken family, parents Noel and Niamh, sisters Sarah and Ava, grandparents Moss and Tess (Lee), his aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, work colleagues and many friends."

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Further tributes have been paid on the RIP.ie condolences page. One person wrote: "Deepest condolences to Mark and all of his family and friends. Mark was a great friend and it was a pleasure to have worked alongside side him. Thoughts to all affected during this difficult time."

Another said: "Sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to Mark's family at this sad and difficult time. Mark was
a lovely lad and was very popular with all of us who had the pleasure of working with him. He'll be forever in our thoughts."

A third added: "There are no words to comfort you all at this heartbreaking time, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, may Mark's gentle soul rest in eternal peace."

Funeral Arrangements

Reposing at his home (R35 KF67) on Thursday from 4pm until Rosary that night at 8pm. There will be a one way system in place, please follow the directions of the stewards. Removal on Friday at 1.30pm to St. Colman's Church, Mucklagh, arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm. Burial after Mass in the adjoining New Cemetery.