Parsons leads tributes to former Dublin player Nelson
The Gaelic sports community is mourning the death of former Dublin footballer Darragh Nelson, who passed away at 36 following a battle with cancer. Tributes have poured in from the Gaelic Players Association and his former club, Ballyboden St Endas.
Why it matters
Nelson was a highly decorated athlete whose passing has had a significant impact on the Irish sporting community.
Gaelic Players Association CEO Tom Parsons is among those who have paid tribute to former Dublin footballer Darragh Nelson who passed away last Wednesday.
The former Dublin footballer and Ballyboden St Endas' 2016 All-Ireland senior club football winning captain lifted the Andy Merrigan Cup after Ballyboden beat Castlebar Mitchels.
The Dublin GAA community has been plunged into mourning at the sad news of the death of the former county player at the age of 36 following a battle with cancer.
"The 2015-16 season was one of the greatest in the club’s history, capturing Dublin, Leinster and All-Ireland senior football titles," said a club statement.
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