WESTMEATH GAA have offered condolences for Colm Murray the football and hurling star who died in a car crash this week.
According to GAA publication 'The Hogan Stand", 'the 20-year-old was a passenger in a car which struck a parked car and wall while travelling on the R148 at Griffinstown between Mullingar and Kinnegad. The driver, a man also aged 20, was removed from the scene by ambulance to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar where his injuries are said to be non-life threatening.'
Murray played football with Coralstown/Kinnegad and hurling with Raharney and had success in both codes.
He won a U19FC medal with Coralstown/Kinnegad and also won a SHC medal with Raharney.
In a statement Westmeath GAA said: ‘’All associated with Westmeath GAA are very saddened to learn of the passing of Colm Murray (20), who represented both Coralstown/Kinnegad (football) & Raharney (hurling).
"Colm was one of the most talented young footballers in the county and he played an important role for Coralstown/Kinnegad in last year's senior championship as he scored two late points to earn his side a win over Garrycastle.
‘’Colm was also involved in Coralstown/Kinnegad's last senior game to date in their championship quarter-final v Killucan. Colm played hurling with Raharney and was a part of the Intermediate squad that were defeated by Ringtown in the 2022 championship final.
"The fast attacker had also donned the maroon & white jersey with pride at underage level.
"All at Westmeath GAA send our thoughts and prayers to Colm's parents and sister, and to all his family, friends and teammates at this extremely heartbreaking time’’.
Colm is survived by his parents Eddie and Helen, and his sister Therese.
