A man (21) who was hospitalised after an accident during a soccer match has died.
Paul Quinn was playing for the Navan Cosmos soccer team in a pre-season friendly match at the Meath and District League (MDL) soccer grounds on Trim Road, Navan, last Wednesday evening.
He was apparently trying to head a ball when he came into contact with an opposing player and knocked unconscious.
The accident is believed to have occurred about 8.20pm, midway through the second half of the game with the Skryne/Tara team.
He died at Our Lady's Hospital, Navan, Co Meath.
In a statement issued this morning the chief executive of the Football Association of Ireland, John Delaney offered his condolences to the family.
He said: "On behalf of the Football Association of Ireland I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Paul's parents Pat and Teresa, members of his family and his team-mates from Navan Cosmos.
"This is a terrible tragedy to happen on our playing fields. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with his family and friends at this time," he added.