Limerick GAA has paid tribute to team physio Mark van Drumpt following his passing today. In a statement issued on Limerick GAA’s website the county board expressed their deepest sympathies with the van Drumpt family.
It was with great sadness that Limerick GAA learned of the passing of Mark Van Drumpt this Thursday.
Mark worked with Limerick Inter County Teams for over 15 years. Initially with Limerick Senior Football Team where he was lead physio for 3 Munster Senior Football Finals and 2 Football League Finals.
He then joined the Limerick Senior Hurling Team as lead physio and was involved with 2 All Ireland Senior Hurling winning teams, 2 League titles and 3 Munster Championship wins.
Mark also assisted with underage teams and was involved with 2 All Ireland Under 21 Hurling winners, 3 Munster U21 Hurling , 4 Munster Minor Titles and 2 All Ireland Minor Hurling Finals.
John Cregan, chairman of the County Board
“ Mark took great personal interest in each hurler and footballer and always went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure every player was fit for match day”.
John cregan
“He was a larger than life character and we are all deeply saddened at his passing,”
Mike O’Riordan, secretary of Limerick GAA County Board,
“He was an unbelievable individual who gave sterling service to Limerick GAA. He was not only one of the best physios in his field but he was also a very good friend to everybody involved and had a great relationship with everybody. He was held in high regard by all and was an absolute credit to his profession. Mark was the best of the best,”
Mark’s contribution to Limerick GAA will long be remembered by all who he worked with and all involved with Limerick GAA express their sympathy to his wife Leonie, daughter Paris and extended family.
May he rest in peace.
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