Ballygalget hurling manager 'critically ill' in hospital
September 30, 2015
Johnny McGrattan playing for Ballygalget in 2006.
©INPHO/Billy Stickland.
The family of Ballygalget hurling manager Johnny McGrattan has asked for prayers for his speedy recovery as he is currently critically ill in hospital after suffering a fall at his home.
BBC Northern Ireland reports that the former Down senior hurler is in intensive care at Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital.
The accident came a day after the 38-year-old coached his team in the Down senior hurling championship final on Sunday, where they lost to Ballycran.
His wife Louise and the McGrattan family have expressed their gratitude to all the staff in the intensive care unit at the Royal Victoria Hospital and have asked for prayers for a full and speedy recovery for Johnny.
"We have received so much support from the GAA community throughout Ulster and Ireland and we are so grateful for all the good wishes that have been conveyed to us," said Johnny's brother Peter on behalf of the family.
The former Down senior player won a National League Division Two and an Ulster medal with his county and is a two-time Ulster medalist with Ballygalget. He has also won nine county club championship medals.
Our thoughts and prayers are with senior manager Johnny McGrattan who is in hospital.
Posted by Ballygalget GAC on Monday, September 28, 2015
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