Tributes have been pouring in for Oisín Martin, an ‘outstanding’ GAA player who tragically died in a car crash on Wednesday morning.
The young man, aged in his 20s, was involved in a single-vehicle collision in Ballytiglea, Carlow, on the R702 road between Borris and Goresbridge at around 6.20am.
Gardaí and emergency services were quickly at the scene, though despite the best efforts of first responders, Oisín was pronounced dead at the scene. He was driving the car as its only occupant.
A notice on RIP.ie stated: ‘The death has occurred of Oisín Martin, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning, May 20. Oisín is deeply missed by his loving parents Breda and John Joe, sisters Emily, Hannah and Rachel, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends and extended family.’
Tributes have been paid to Oisín by many members of the community, including his GAA club, who hailed him as an ‘outstanding player’ on the team.
Mount Leinster Rangers wrote: ‘It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we learned today of the tragic passing of our teammate and club member, Oisín, following an accident this morning.
‘Oisín was an outstanding player for our club throughout the juvenile ranks, winning every A Hurling title up to U20 level as a tenacious and skilful defender. One of his proudest achievements came when he played a pivotal role at corner back as part of the team that secured our only A Football Championship title in the u20 final in recent years.
‘Only last Friday evening, Oisín proudly lined out in the black and red in our Bolger Shield Hurling Semi-Final. The Martin family have always been a huge part of our club community, with John Joe giving so much through his involvement as a camogie and ladies football coach, and Oisín’s sisters – Hannah, Rachel and Emily – all representing the club with pride.
‘Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Breda, John Joe, Hannah, Rachel and Emily, along with Oisin’s extended family, teammates and his many friends during this incredibly difficult time.’
Oisín’s death notice states that his funeral arrangements will be announced on Friday afternoon.
