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16-Year-Old Dies After Collapsing During Girls' Football Final in Wexford

Emergency crews carried out on‑field resuscitation on the pitch without a reported medical cause.

Overview

  • The player collapsed during injury time in a Girls Minor Division 6 Shield final at Taghmon and was taken by ambulance to hospital where she died.
  • First responders performed chest compressions and used a defibrillator several times as an advanced paramedic, ambulance crews, Gardaí, fire services and an air ambulance attended the scene.
  • Taghmon Camross issued a tribute calling the loss heartbreaking, thanked those who responded to the emergency and asked the public to respect the family's privacy.
  • Teammates and opponents were led into dressing rooms and later told by mentors that she had passed away, and reports say coaches were unaware of any underlying health conditions.
  • The girl was known locally as a talented dual‑sport athlete who played soccer with All Blacks AFC and Wexford FC and helped Wexford win the FAI Women’s U19 Inter‑League title in recent weeks.