RIP eirebhoy

[Dunny]

RIP.

I wouldn't frequent the Ireland section but when I did his views were spot on.

Tragedy.:(

[robbieos88]

R.I.P.

[GalwayRed]

R.I.P. Eirebhoy. My thoughts are with his family.

[Supreme feet]

R.I.P. Eirebhoy. The Irish soccer community has lost a well-informed, articulate and intelligent man, and a passionate and fair-minded supporter. Can't believe he was only 23. Very sad. His thoughtful, well-resourced opinions will be sorely missed on here.

[LukeO]

Jesus, shocking stuff. RIP.

[citizenerased]

Really nice suggestion. I am up for it for sure but like yourself i wouldnt know how to go about it. a few of us a YBIG would like to organise a banner in the singing section for the french game.

[harry crumb]

RIP eirebhoy

Always respected your opinion.

[shakermaker1982]

Terrible news. Top poster. Celtic and Ireland mad and I don't think I can recall him ever getting in a spat on here. RIP Eirebhoy.

[Claret Murph]

Hard to put it in words , but when you lose one of us it really hurts .

[Sligo Hornet]

When I first read about an Irish lad having been beaten and left hanging onto life it was bad enough.......then to learn it was someone you "know" I was shocked.

Only found out logging on this morning that the worst possible outcome had happened and poor eirbhoy had passed away..........tragic news, and at only 23 years of age, he really was just a Boy (though like many on here his mature and witty posts led me to assume he was probably an ol' git like myself!)

God bless and RIP

[First]

Just heard his Mum on the news. What a woman .
She was saying she doesn't blame the person he got in a fight with , that he was unlucky and that she doesn't see it as murder.

That is unbelieveable strength at this time.

[Closed Account]

God help his poor mother having to flight out to him. Poor woman.

Just heard her on the news. She is empathising with Gearoids killer.
She says that as a mother she feels for the young man, that she doesn't want him to serve time.
I echo her sentiments, two lives shouldn't be ruined because of this tragic accident.

What struck me though, was the calm reasoned approach she is adopting at a very traumatic time is exactly the attitude we've all seen hundreds of times from Eirebhoy and its easy to see where he got it from. Fair play to her.

[macdermesser]

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He was a driving force behind getting this chant going. Maybe we could call it the Eirebhoy song. Or the "singing section" could be called after him. He deserves some sort of tribute at the France game.

R.I.P. Eirebhoy.

Shocked .. can't put it better than what has already been set so eloquently by so many. Deepest sympathies to his family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[blobbyblob]

Its a tiny consolation but given the location, Im sure her pain is eased by the fact that his brother was with him when it happened and he also had his sister by his bedside also.

[Coltron]

Been reading your posts for years Eirebhoy. As punter and poster I had a great time for you.

Very sad news.

R.I.P.

[tiktok]

What struck me though, was the calm reasoned approach she is adopting at a very traumatic time is exactly the attitude we've all seen hundreds of times from Eirebhoy and its easy to see where he got it from. Fair play to her.

I was just logging in to post something very similar.
DeLorean's post earlier sums up my own feelings at the moment, I can't express it any better.

[drummerboy]

I was so humbled when I heard that fantastic woman, Treasa Walsh talking on the news this morning. What a wonderful human being she is, to be so forgiving after this tragic event.

[DeNiro]

I just saw his mother on the news. Very composed at what must be an awful time for her and the family. Eirebhoy you will be missed. RIP.

[paul_oshea]

The irish soccer world is a lot less well off this morning.

Is tehre anyone with contacts in the FAI who can start getting something moving as this will take organisation? I agree the we love you we love you chant would be brilliant for a minute before the game. it would catch on too through the minute with lyrics on the big screen. It would be a great and fitting tribute.

[elroy]

RIP Eirebhoy. Sad sad news, how things like this add perspective, his heartbroken sister was on the radio this morning.

I have no doubt he will be sitting in the great Irish stand in the sky cheering the lads on.

[JamesB]

Been reading foot.ie for years and always looked forward to Eirebhoy's contributions.
I was always impressed by his reasoned posts and am equally impressed by his mothers understanding statement. Eirebhoy was a credit to her. My thoughts are with her and the rest of the family.
Rest in peace.

[Polster]

I haven't been posting on here regularly until more recently. EireBhoy came across as one of the real gooduns though, as he so obviously was by all the great tributes already posted.


RIP

[dcfc_1928]

Shocked! Just reading about this on the BBC website, didn't realise he was a poster here. RIP

[gspain]

RIP Gearoid.

[Wangball]

This is just awful horrible news.

RIP Fella, your gonna be missed

[gustavo]

RIP eirebhoy,I still can't believe it really. A fantastic poster who seemed to never get flustered but always radiated enthusiasm and inevitably had me seeing the other point of view whenever there was somehting I disagreed with him on. He will be sorely missed on this site

[pineapple stu]

Sounded inevitable from the initial news reports really, but that doesn't make it any less of a shock.

RIP.

[ifk101]

RIP eirebhoy.

[Dotsy]

RIP Gearoid

[youngirish]

Terrible waste of such a positive person's life. Shocking that someone that always appeared so level headed, easy going and polite would have his life ended as a result of an argument. Shocking. I didn't know Eirebhoy personally but had numerous pms over the years and comments on my posts from him that made me feel like I knew him. He was the heart and soul of the Ireland forum and in some way though it may sound a bit smushy to say so I feel as though a large part of that forum has died with him.

Not sure what I feel about the lad who killed him. We've possibly all been in disagreements when drunk for one reason or other but it only takes one punch to end someone's life. His life is ruined to an extent now also anyway no matter what happens next.

I just listened to his mother on the news heartbreaking stuff.

Adam can we get some paypal account setup so we could donate money to get a flag with a message on it? Does anyone have any contacts to produce the flag? The bigger the better.

RIP Eirebhoy

A true saint and scholar

[endabob1]

A tragedy & a loss
RIP

[Stuttgart88]

God bless you eirebhoy. Heartbreaking.

[The Betting Man]

Hi Lads,

I was talking to the a friend of mine who knows Gearoid's family and they really appreciate all the comments that have been left, Gearoid's brother who is in Austraila will have a look at all the comments on this thread later on

[Magicme]

I have been so flat out busy in last few days that this was my first few minutes on foot in awhile and I thought it must be a joke when I saw RIP.

I hadnt heard any news in last few days either so have only just heard about it.

I am in shock. Crying my eyes out in the office here, can barely type. I didnt have much interaction with eirebhoy (I probably irritated him too much) but I have read many of his posts and always admired his intelligent gentle debate.

It really feels like a friend has died, he was a part of the football family in real life and virtual life, so that makes him my family.

RIP Geroid, my heart breaks for your family and those who knew you and loved you.

XXX

[Delbertt]

Rest in peace Eirebhoy, always liked reading your posts

[colster]

Shocking!! RIP eirebhoy. My heart goes out to his friends and family.

[Pauro 76]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8333252.stm

His mum must find it very very hard to be so forgiving in these circumstances. Gearoid would be so proud.

[Junior]

RIP Eirebhoy

Green blood ran through those veins - God Bless you and your family.

[as_i_say]

RIP Eirebhoy. Lets hope McGeady does the business in your honour in 2 weeks time. It would be great to see a large flag at either of the games, hope this happens.

[Den Perry]

RIP Eirebhoy. Lets hope McGeady does the business in your honour in 2 weeks time. It would be great to see a large flag at either of the games, hope this happens.

RIP Eirebhoy. Did anybody hear his mother and sister's comments on the radio this morning? Extremely dignified and forgiving

God Bless

[pineapple stu]

The attack happened on Sunday?

[paul_oshea]

The attack happened on Sunday?

According to the news it happened sunday.

[BigmanCas]

I have been visiting foot.ie for over a year now and I have made some controversial statements during this time. It was these statements that got me into hot water with Eirebhoy. While I always believed I had an argument - Eirebhoy would set me straight in the most objective and reasoned of fashion. It is funny I always thought Gearoid was much older than the very young 23 probably because his posts were always extremely mature and considered. My heart goes out to his poor family and I hope that in reading these posts they might find some small comfort. May you always keep an eye on this site Gearoid and I know you'll be watching the play-offs from heavan. I will be thinking of you at these games. EIREBOHY R.I.P

[Brendan 82]

So sad. He was a real gent

[Fitzy]

RIP Eirebhoy. With regards to a fitting tribute to him maybe the crowd should sing You'll Never Walk Alone before the France game at Croke Park. He was a huge Celtic fan and I'm sure he would appreciate this song being played in his honour. It would also help to get the crowd going before the game.

[gufct]

RIP Eirebhoy your spirit will be with us always like all true fans. A flag would be a proper tribute and a minutes applause at the French Game.

[ArdeeBhoy]

Rest In Peace, Gearoid.
And may your God go with you.


YNWA;From The Irish and Celts worldwide.
You were a gentleman with wisdom beyond your years.


Sadly missed, but not forgotten.

[Dawn_Run]

RIP Eirebhoy, a total shock to hear of your passing.

As has been said already, a true gent, clever and informed. A great loss.

[Mad Moose]

Rest in Peace Gearoid. Very very sad news.

[M@ttitude]

I heard and read all about Gearoids death in Sydney, only found out now its our own Eirebhoy! I am disgusted and saddened by this news.
I joined this forum 5 years ago and have always been astounded at Eirebhoys wealth of knowledge and about Irish football! Always flattered if he commented on my thread or post and always thankful for sharing his knowledge, facts and videos with me as I spent time in america and read from afar!

When I think of foot.ie i think of Eirebhoy. And now always will.

You'll always be missed.

a post of mine 4 years ago.
http://foot.ie/forums/showthread.php?p=408581#post408581