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Young GAA player rushed to hospital by helicopter after fall

written by Stephen Maguire July 13, 2017
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A young GAA player was evacuated by the Rescue 118 helicopter from Downings GAA ground after suffering a fall.

The incident happened last night (Thurs) around 9pm.

It is understood the girl, who was taking part in an Under 16 game, fell awkwardly and hurt her neck.

An ambulance was called and the Rescue 118 helicopter arrived on the scene a short time later and performed a Medivac to Letterkenny University Hospital.

Her condition is unknown at present.

Young GAA player rushed to hospital by helicopter after fall was last modified: July 14th, 2017 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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