Shock and sadness in Down following passing of former county player

The late Peter Turley in action for Queen's University.
©INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan.

The untimely death of former Down footballer Peter Turley (33) has been met with widespread shock and sadness in the Mourne County and further afield.

The Saval GAC clubman, who lined out at midfield for Queen's University in the Sigerson Cup finals of 2005 and '06, passed away yesterday.

His namesake is involved in the current Down senior football panel.

Down Gaa offers its deepest sympathies to the Turley family on the untimely passing of @Saval_GAC & former Down player Peter #rip

- Official Down GAA (@OfficialDownGAA) February 7, 2016

Very sad news https://t.co/S6gAWE16LM

- Saval GAC (@Saval_GAC) February 7, 2016

Thoughts are with the family of Peter Turley (Saval) who died suddenly today. Go ndeánfaidh Dia trocaire ar a h-anam pic.twitter.com/CZAa3HVd9R

- Queens GAA (@QueensGAA) February 7, 2016

All our thoughts tonight go out to the family of the late @OfficialDownGAA @Saval_GAC @QueensGAA footballer Peter Turley who died today

- Fermanagh GAA (@FermanaghGAA) February 7, 2016

Thoughts & prayers with the entire Turley family on the tragic death of Peter. A gentleman on and off the field RIP Peter

- Niall Madine (@Niall_Madine) February 7, 2016

Mayobridge GAC offers its deepest sympathies to the Turley family and all in @Saval_GAC on the passing of Peter. A gentleman

- Mayobridge GAC (@MayobridgeGAC) February 7, 2016

Cumann Pheadair GAC offers its deepest sympathies to the Turley family and all in @Saval_GAC on the passing of Peter. #rip

- Warrenpoint GAA (@WarrenpointGAA) February 7, 2016