He was airlifted to hospital in Dublin and survived the fall, but suffered life-changing injuries. “However, since the day I was injured and was airlifted to a hospital in Dublin, this place that I love has felt a million miles away. The club organised the fundraising tractor run to help him cover spiralling medical and accommodation costs. “Since arriving in West Cork, many of the most inspiring and influential people in my life have been former players here,” he wrote. Some of the greatest days of my life were wearing the Skibbereen rugby jersey, and I have formed life-long friendships throughout that time.

Source: Irish Examiner January 13, 2026 17:07 UTC