Important Information:

Dear parents and players,

Dylan Quirke Foundation Screening for 12 - 18 Year old's is available for free.

When: Friday 29th March

Time: 9am - 5pm

Where: Ballina National School

Please email secretary.ballina.tipperary.handball@gaa.ie if you are interested in a slot. Limited availability so please book early to avoid disappointment.

For more information about the foundation please visit:

https://www.dillonquirkefoundation.com/

Dillon Quirke was 24 when he collapsed during a hurling match and died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS) on 5th August 2022 in Semple Stadium, Thurles. Dillon died while captaining his club, Clonoulty-Rossmore, in a championship match against Kilruane McDonaghs.

The Foundation was subsequently established by Dillon’s family – his parents Dan and Hazel, and his sisters Shannon and Kellie – with the aim of funding widespread cardiac screening for young people (aged 12-18) involved in sport. Dillon’s family want to prevent other families from going through what they have experienced and, in the process, save lives.

The screening programme, delivered by Advanced Medical Services and funded by the Dillon Quirke Foundation, will perform cardiac screening in sports clubs nationwide with the aim of reducing the incidence of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome.