Former Irish Hurler Paul Shefflin Dies Suddenly at Age 40

Paul Shefflin, brother of 10-time All-Ireland Championship winning hurler Henry, died suddenly at 40-years-old.

A central figure for the Ballyhale Shamrocks, Paul helped lead the club’s 2007 and 2010 All-Ireland final wins.

The former athlete died suddenly while out for a run Friday afternoon.

“He died suddenly while out for a run on Friday afternoon.”

Former athlete, age 40.

Suddenlyitis strikes again.

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The Irish Post reported:

One of seven children, Mr Shefflin represented his club for almost two decades, claiming three All-Ireland Senior club titles and four Leinster titles.

The club paid tribute to him this afternoon, saying they are “shocked and saddened” by his sudden death.

“Paul was an unbelievable player and won many County championships and Club All Irelands wearing the Jersey he loved.

“Paul was also a former Senior Club Treasurer and was currently involved in coaching underage teams and was actively involved in the Juvenile section of the club.”

Funeral of Paul Shefflin to take place on Tuesday following sudden death https://t.co/wYKkk358jR

— Irish Examiner (@irishexaminer) March 6, 2022

Shamrocks GAA Club are shocked and saddened by the sudden death of club member and former player Paul Shefflin. Paul was an unbelievable player and won many County championships and Club All Irelands wearing the Jersey he loved. pic.twitter.com/CI2dTwQ99Y

— Shamrocks (@BallyhaleGAA) March 5, 2022

We would like to send our condolences to to the family of Paul Shefflin on his sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his loving wife Aoife (McCarthy, Kenmare) their 4 children, his parents and the extended Shefflin and McCarthy families.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Adam. pic.twitter.com/FuTM1sFaPK

— Kenmare Shamrocks GAA (@kenmaregaa) March 6, 2022

The Irish Examiner stated:

Paul will lie in repose at his residence on Monday from 2pm with vigil prayers at 8pm.

A requiem mass will be held on Tuesday at 12pm at St Martin of Tours Church, followed by burial in the new cemetery in Ballyhale.

A notice on RIP.ie reads: “Deeply regretted by his heartbroken wife Aoife (nee McCarthy), his cherished children Béibhinn, Odhran, Keelan and Ronan.