Wicklow GAA has said it is “heartbroken” after the untimely death of Brendan Stone over this past weekend.

Brendan was a member of both Barndarrig GAA and Wicklow Rugby Football Club, while his brother Malachy is a current member of the Wicklow senior football panel.

Numerous sporting fixtures were called off over the weekend as a mark of respect, including Wicklow’s Allianz Football League Division 4 game against Wexford, and a minute’s silence was observed during yesterday’s Allianz Hurling League clash between Wicklow and Roscommon in Brendan’s honour.

Tributes from the Wicklow sporing community have been pouring in since the news of Brendan’s death, with Wicklow county board tweeting the following yesterday:

 “Wicklow GAA is heartbroken at the untimely passing of Brendan Stone.

“Today, our deepest thoughts and sympathies are with his family—Peter, Patsy, Roisin, Aoibhin, Malachy, Fainche, Máire, and Diarmuid. Óg go deo.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the tragic passing of our beloved teammate & dear friend Brendan Stone.
A brilliant player & a lovely, kind & friendly young man with a wonderful sense of humour. May his gentle soul rest in peace.https://t.co/7RsI1grcEW… pic.twitter.com/O7hJ0seXp1

— Wicklow RFC (@WicklowRFC) February 23, 2025

We join with @wicklowgaa in expressing profound sadness at the untimely passing of Brendan Stone, and extending sincere sympathy to his family and friends.

He was younger brother of Malachy Stone, @ucddublin student and @UCDGAA Sigerson Cup player. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. https://t.co/3gYUIIFeIM

— UCD GAA CLUB (@UCDGAA) February 23, 2025

We join with @wicklowgaa in expressing profound sadness at the untimely passing of Brendan Stone, and extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved.

Brendan was a member of the Wicklow U20 football side, while older brother Malachy is a member of their senior team. Both our… https://t.co/AAc0rNwK7G

— Wexford GAA (@OfficialWexGAA) February 23, 2025

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