Niall Donoghue

Niall Donohue (also spelled Donoghue) (25 October 1990 − 23 October 2013) was an Irish hurler who played at senior level for the Galway senior team.

At club level he played with Kilbeacanty.

Early life and career Born in Kilbeacanty, County Galway, Donohue first played competitive hurling while at school in Gort Community School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Galway minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2012 National Hurling League. Donohue played a key part for Galway over the following two seasons, and won one Leinster medal in 2012. He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion, also in 2012. He was also nominated for an All Star in 2012.

As a member of the Connacht inter-provincial team for two successive years, Donohue unsuccessfully contested two Railway Cup finals in 2012 and 2013. At club level he played with Kilbeacanty.

Death Donohue was found dead by suicide in his home on 23 October 2013, two days before his 23rd birthday.

Honours Galway Leinster Senior Hurling Championship (1): 2012 All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship (1): 2011