Funeral to take place for hurling star who lost life in Texas road accident

By Mark Keane

The funeral of David O’Beirne, who lost his life in a tragic road traffic accident in the US, is being held tomorrow (Wednesday) at St Jude’s Church in Templeogue.

The 23-year-old from Green Park in Walkinstown, was on holidays with friends in Austin, Texas, when he was struck by a vehicle on July 27.

St Jude’s star hurler David O’Beirne tragically died in a road traffic accident in Austin, Texas

David, who was a keen hurler and a member of St Jude’s GAA Club, has been described as a “top fella”, “really friendly” and having a large circle of friends. 

As reported on Echo.ie, the members of St Jude’s have expressed their heartbreak over David’s untimely passing.

In a statement released by the club: “David was one of the nicest young men you could ever hope to meet and all at CLG Naomh Jude are devastated by his untimely passing.

“We would like to offer sincere condolences and our support to Jimmy, Helen, Alan and Rachel and to all of David’s relatives and friends.”

According to RIP.ie, David’s funeral is taking place at 1pm on Wednesday, August 8, in St Jude’s Church, Willington, Templeogue. 

Family flowers only. Anybody wishing to make a donation can donate to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, which helps alleviate the financial hardship of bereaved families repatriating the body of loved ones who have died abroad.