TRIBUTES have been pouring in for a young GAA player from Louth who passed away while on holiday in Cyprus.
The body of Dundalk native Conor Morgan, 19, was discovered at a hotel in the resort of Ayia Napa at around 4am on Sunday.
While the cause of death has yet to be confirmed, local police are investigating the possibility the DCU student fell from the balcony of his second-floor apartment.
The talented footballer’s club Dundalk Gaels paid tribute to him after learning of his tragic death.
Dundalk Gaels regret to announce the death of our club member, player and great friend Conor 'Morgie' Morgan. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family Paul, Blathnaid and Sarah at this incredibly difficult and devastating time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. 💙
— Dundalk Gaels (@dundalkgaels) 10 June 2018
In a statement, they said: “Dundalk Gaels regret to announce the death, while on holidays, of our club member, player and great friend Conor 'Morgie' Morgan.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family Paul, Blathnaid and Sarah at this incredibly difficult and devastating time.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”
Meanwhile ahead of Louth’s All-Ireland qualifier in London, a minute’s silence was held for Conor and Louth women’s football team manager Micheal McKeown, who passed away earlier this week.
Pete McGrath and his team stand and Respect a minutes silence to remember @dundalkgaels player Conor Morgan and @LouthLGFA Manager Michéal McKeown before today's game in Ruislip. pic.twitter.com/7M8WrmtpBx
— Louth GAA (@louthgaa) June 10, 2018
Emma Coffey, a Fianna Fáil County Councillor in Louth, also offered her condolences to the young man’s family.
“I offer my sincerest condolences to the Dundalk Gaels and Morgan family on the tragic news of Conor Morgan’s passing,” she posted on Twitter.
“I am so shocked and saddened to hear of this tragic news, RIP.”
I offer my sincerest condolences to the @dundalkgaels and Morgan Family on the tragic news of Conor Morgan’s passing. I am am so shocked and saddened to hear of this tragic news, RIP.
— Cllr.Emma Coffey F.F (@emhcoffey) 10 June 2018
Tributes have also been paid to the popular young man from GAA clubs across Louth.
The club would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Conor Morgan from Dundalk Gaels.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam— Newtown Blues GFC (@NewtownBlues) 10 June 2018
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the tragic news of Conor Morgan’s passing.
— Sean O Mathuna GLG (@SOMLouth) 10 June 2018
St Patrick's Gfc @PatsGFC would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family, friends and Dundalk Gaels on the death of Conor Morgan.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.— St Patrick's GFC (@PatsGFC) June 10, 2018
John Mitchels would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late @dundalkgaels player Conor Morgan who has sadly passed away.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.— JohnMitchelsGFC (@JohnMitchelsGFC) June 10, 2018
St Brides would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Conor Morgan from Dundalk Gaels.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
— Stbridesgfc (@stbridesgfc) June 10, 2018
Dreadnots GFC would like to extend its sincere condolences to the family friends and teammates of @dundalkgaels Conor Morgan who tragically passed away last night.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/xmWqALJI3w— Dreadnots GFC (@DreadnotsGFC) June 10, 2018
Thoughts & prayers to @dundalkgaels & family of Conor Morgan at this incredibly difficult time, RIP
— Clan na Gael Dundalk (@onceaclan) June 10, 2018
Mattock Rangers would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Conor Morgan from Dundalk Gaels.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/E6QW0QPfYp
— Mattock Rangers (@mattockrangers) June 10, 2018
RIP Conor Morgan. https://t.co/NmmR4VoGWv
— Geraldines GFC (@GeraldinesGFC) June 10, 2018
Terrible news that @DublinCityUni Student and former Fresher Footballer Conor Morgan has passed away while in Cyprus. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, classmates and teammates at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
— DCU Dóchas Éireann (@DCUGAAAcademy) 10 June 2018
