Down GAA lead heartbreaking tributes to ‘pioneer’ who ‘changed the lives of many’ following tragic death at 40 [Video]

DOWN GAA have described as an “outstanding volunteer” a club PRO who has tragically died aged 40.

Aisling McGivern passed away on Saturday following a short illness.

A beloved teacher, McGivern was the Head of Home Economics and Head of Year 13 at St Louis’ Grammar School in Kilkeel, Co Down.

She was also an uber popular GAA stalwart, having most recently served as PRO with St Peter‘s Warrenpoint while she was a member of Down GAA’s Public Relations and Marketing Committee.

In an emotional tribute, the county described her as an “outstanding volunteer” who “made a difference to the lives of many”.

A statement read: “Only one week ago, Aisling was providing updates for people on X on the Bredagh v Burt Ulster Club Hurling Championship Tie.

“For this was Aisling, thinking of others and making sure that they were able …