Many tributes have been paid to the Dungarvan-based strength and conditioning coach Mark McConnell, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend.

The young father-of-four, who was laid to rest in Cappoquin yesterday, worked with a number of hurling and camogie teams in the West Waterford area, including Lismore GAA who said: "Mark gave great time to Lismore GAA where he had many friends and will be fondly remembered by all."

Mark also assisted the Lismore camogs who posted online: “Lismore Camogie Senior team were very lucky to have Mark as part of their backroom team for a couple of years where he took the girls for S&C in Tourin and his Dungarvan premises. He was involved when they won the County Senior title in 2017 and went on to win the Munster title the same year.

“He loved wearing the black & amber on match day. Mark had a great knowledge of his profession and the girls enjoyed these tough sessions. There was plenty of laughs, hard work and eye rolling (from Mark) was all guaranteed.”

Another heartfelt tribute from Portlaw Camogie Club stated that Mark was "a valued member of our intermediate camogie team, working with the team this season as their Strength and Conditioning coach.

"Mark has made a huge impact on the team and will be deeply missed by all the girls and management."

Meanwhile, Roanmore GAA and Camogie Club said the deceased "began his involvement with our adult teams five years ago as our Strength and Conditioning coach and brought with him a wealth of knowledge and professionalism to our club.

"Mark and his work will always be part of our club's history and we will strive to continue on the path of physical preparation Mark instilled in our teams,” the tribute added.

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