Mayo GAA has been plunged into mourning after 2013 All-Ireland minor winner Darragh Doherty lost his life in a road accident last night.

The 19-year-old from Kilmaine died after the car he was driving hit a wall on the N84 at Carrowmore, near Ballinrobe at about 10.30pm. Heartbreakingly, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Darragh was one of Mayo football's brightest prospects and memorably scored 1-2 from corner forward in their All-Ireland minor final victory over Tyrone two years ago.

Kilmaine GAA posted the following tribute on their Facebook page:

"It is with profound sadness and shock that Kilmaine GAA announce the untimely passing of club player of Darragh Doherty, Ballyhenry, Kilmaine, Co.Mayo. Darragh was an outstanding footballer who bought honour and glory to club and county.

"He was a member of the All-Ireland Minor team of 2013 which brought the Tom Markham Cup back to Mayo after a 28 year gap, scoring 1-02 in the final. This was his second All-Ireland medal as he helped bring honour to Kilmaine, leading the U15 Community games indoor soccer team to glory at National level. He also won several divisional and county titles with Kilmaine and Carras underage teams.

"Darragh was a winner, a leader, expecting the high standards of all those around him, that he delivered himself.

"Kilmaine GAA wishes to extend its sympathies to his parents Margaret and Tom, his brothers, Cathal, Adrian, David and Gerard and all of his extended family and friends."

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