This is such a heart breaking story, I can hardly imagine what a loss it must be to his family.
Printable View
This is such a heart breaking story, I can hardly imagine what a loss it must be to his family.
I was so moved by EB's mum's statement that I signed up here as an organ donor as well. It's been something I've been meaning to do for a while, but I feel it's the best tribute I can make.
The idea of someone cutting you apart after you're gone isn't really that pleasant, but when you consider that you could be giving someone else life I don't think I could make any other choice.
Read about the death of an Irishman in Oz earlier on rte.ie but had no idea who it was until I went on the huddleboard (where his username is Only1McGeady) and read it was eirebhoy. Shocking news but unfortunately not uncommon in Australia for young Irishmen to get viciously attacked. Remember having manys a debate with him about Celtic and Strachan.
He'll be sorely missed. RIP.
Descansa en paz, Eirebhoy!
RIP Eirebhoy
Totally agree, amazing strength & generosity.Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Interestingly there is a new campaign just about to be launched for those in the UK.
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp
RIP,Eirebhoy, one of the fairest posters on this board. Never met him, but heart goes out to his family.
His mother is some legend! No wonder he turned out to be such a nice lad!
Absolutely gutted that he won't be around to see us take on the French. Gutted.
R.I.P
Very shocking and incredibly tragic. Seemed like such a nice guy. He'd be incredibly proud of his mother, everyone I've heard talking about this tragic story has mentioned what a strong incredible woman she is. A credit to her son.
I just heard about this story on the radio this evening, was shocked to see it was eirebhoy when logging on here.
RIP
Shocked. RIP mate
It's simply tragic news. The poor kid had only just moved over there. At a time of economic crisis he went to try and get a job and make a success of his life, echoing the voyage many Irishmen have made throughout our nations history. Like so many of us his love in life was football and the green shirt and he followed the team with such passion, joy and dedication.
We've lost one of our own and it's very hard news to digest.
You know, there has been so much said on here, so obviously heartfelt, that I don't think there is anything I can add that hasn't been said already. I think his mother is incredibly strong and level headed right now and it is testament to how she raised her son as a considerate intelligent gentleman.
RIP Gearoid.
I knew EB well on boards.ie (I moderate soccer over there) and also read many of his insightful posts on this site and it is a tragic loss to the Irish football community.
If there is one thing to come of this it is the enormous sense of heart warming unity shown by football fans no matter their colours.
It is certain that his name will live long in the memory thanks to those who knew and respected him.
R.I.P. Gearoid, and thanks for the memories.
Just spotted this now, hadn't even heard the original story until i opened this thread.... terrible to hear, doesn't look like the type to draw trouble in the first place, reminds me of the 18 yr old who was stabbed down here outside the nightclub in town by the Polish national a few mths back
R.I.P
Don't see it mentioned here, so not sure if it's new news but according to a Sydney paper the man wanted for questioning handed himself in, so at least he won't walk scot-free after this :mad:
http://www.smh.com.au/national/beaut...1030-hpro.html
There will be a tribute for him at the Celtic match tonight- not sure if it will be on TV, but I'll be tuning in to a web-stream early this morning here in Canada just in case.
Just giving people a heads up if they weren't aware.
I've just arrived back from holiday to find this. What a shock. :(
RIP Eirebhoy, foot.ie afficionado, the mod's mod and a true gent.
:ball: PP
I saw this yesterday in work but was a bit to shocked to leave a reply. It really is the last thing you expect on a Friday afternoon. Terrible.
From everything I hear in the press he was as nice a lad in person as he was on here. His family also seem to be wonderful people. Gearóid's mum has said the guy who did it was just very unlucky and shouldn't go to prison. That is quite simply the most gracious and forgiving thing I have ever heard said.
RIP Eirebhoy
Can somebody tape this & stick a link up?Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
I read (unconfirmed) that it will take the form of his photo coming up on the large screen with a condolence/tribute message.
I'd love to see something similar at the home leg of the France game with a minute's applause, does anyone know if representations have been made to the FAI yet or what the best way to go about this is?Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
there's a list of the streams for the Celtic game on myp2p (don't want to link directly, in case it's not allowed)
I'll do what I can to record it, but they might not show the tribute. Usually a stream will start right on kick off.
sorry lads, as I suspected the stream didn't start until right on kick off, so I wasn't able to record the tribute.
With any luck it will be made available online soon
Very appropriate. Only took him 13mins too, nice one.Quote:
Originally Posted by bellavistaman
supposed to have been an absolute cracker as well!
Took this from another forum...
HI guys,
My name is Alasdair, and I am a moderator over on Gersforum. I just wanted to come over here and let you guys know we share your grief. "wheels", as he was known to us, used to post on the gersforum. He was a proud celtic man, but didnt let bigotry or hatred get in the way of banter, good discussion, and a good laugh.
I am now based in Dallas, Texas and I called World Football Daily yesterday, which is the biggest football show in North America. They read the tribute I put together for Eirebhoy/wheels at the beginning of the show.
If you look for "world football daily" on itunes, and download yesterdays show, you can hear it.
I just wanted to share just a few of the of condolences that have been left on the gersforum - there is currently 6 pages
Quote:
Sad stuff, puts silly football rivalries into perspective. He came across as a pretty clever guy too.
RIP
Quote:
Bloody hell, i'm absolutely stunned.
His family have lost a son, brother, newphew, grandson....and the forum has lost a great poster.
Rest In Peace Wheels.
Quote:
A waste of young life, taken in his prime.
This could happen to any one of us.
Quote:
Wheels /Gearoid's relatively short life has surely served purpose, for in the posts on these pages it's been demostrated that there are good, civilised people who DO appreciate that football and/or religion is no reason to hate.
It may not always be evident, today it is.
Thank you Gearoid, for helping us to see the error of our ways.
Rest in peace and God bless and keep you young man.
He crossed lines many of us don't, and we thought there would be no better tribute than come over here and let you know we stand with you in grief. I think we can all agree it puts things into perspective a bit, when sometimes we can all get a bit carried away.
RIP Gearoid
The Gerforum
Here's the goal - http://www.101greatgoals.com/videodisplay/3790862/Quote:
Originally Posted by bellavistaman
from that angle to get a shot on target, never mind a goal, is some achievement
You can download the podcast without having to go through iTunes here: http://www.wfdpodcast.com/WFD103009.mp3Quote:
Originally Posted by celticV3
The tribute is read just after the 5:50 mark
It was reported that his picture came up on the big screen at half time at Celtic Park.
Well done to Celtic if true.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Here's hoping the FAI will do something similar
Hear Hear - I'm amazed but not shocked that Gearoid had such an amazing effect on so many people all over the worldQuote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Saw this posted over on the Kerrydale Street forum Part of a conversation eirebhoy had with another poster
8 Sep 2009, 11:38 AM
TC678 - Anyone who supports a national team over their club has no understanding of what football is all about, IMHO.
eirebhoy - The love for my country overtakes the love for football. As much as I'd find it hard to live without football.
The tribute from the Gersforum is very moving, its heartening to read so many tributes to Eirebhoy, I hope that his family can take some comfort from reading these pages.
An image of Celtic's tribute to Gearóid: http://kerrydalestreet.co.uk/single/...4582&t=8216966.
Sure the FAI should do something similar, Eirebhoys love of the national team was on a par with that of Celtic.
According to the man himself his love for the national team was great than that for any club.Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
Rest in peace.
He was so young.Thats why I hate big cities,this kind of things happen to often.
It's great that a massive club with fans all over the world, like Celtic, can make a gesture like that to one of their fans. Restores my faith in football a little bit.
yep your right boovidge. Celtic well done. Top class.