The news about Conor Diskin’s son deeply affected and saddened everyone. Tributes have been paid after a Mayo GAA star lost her 10-month-old son.
Mayo GAA have paid tribute to Conor Diskin and expressed their sadness at the death of his 10-month-old son, Cillian Rochford Diskin. On April 1, 2023, tragedy struck, and the news caused an outpouring of love and support for the family. Mayo GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) is a football team representing County Mayo in the west of Ireland. The team plays in the Gaelic Football Tournament and is considered one of the best in the country.
Conor is well known in the community as a significant member of the Claremorris senior team and a player who has represented Mayo at various levels.
Diskin was a member of the Mayo senior team and is remembered for his talent and dedication to the game. Mayo Senior won the National League final in 2019. Conor, his partner Zoe and their families are in our thoughts and prayers on the terrible death of his son, Cillian.
Who was Cillian Rochford Diskin?
Mayo GAA footballer Conor Diskin and his partner Zoe welcomed a 10-month-old baby boy named Cillian Rochford Diskin. Mayo GAA and Claremorris GAA expressed their condolences to the family. Mayo GAA released a statement confirming Cillian’s death and offering their condolences to Conor Diskin and his family.
Claremorris GAA also paid tribute to the wonderful parents of Cillian, Conor and Zoe and expressed their sincere condolences to both families during this terrible time. Cillian’s death has shocked and saddened the community, and the family is dealing with immense grief.
Conor Diskin
Cause of death of Conor Diskin’s 10-month-old son
Cillian Rochford Diskin, the 10-month-old son of former Mayo footballer Conor Diskin, died suddenly on Saturday, April 1. There were no reports of illness as a cause of death. Cillian died suddenly on Saturday, leaving behind his parents Zoe and Conor Diskin. Conor Diskin is a famous footballer who represented Claremorris Seniors and Mayo County. In an interview with Mayo, Conor stated that his most memorable sporting moment was captaining St Colman’s College to the Connacht Senior ‘A’ title.
Conor considers Claremorris’ James McCormack the best player he has ever played with, describing him as a complete footballer and a young Brian Fenton. Growing up, Conor’s earliest GAA memory was his under-10s manager, John Brennan, telling him to “put your hand up if you’re not here” on away days. Similarly, Ciaran McDonald was his childhood idol. He also revealed he skipped his Leaving Cert Irish mock exam to attend a local match.
Cillian Rochford Diskin’s obituary provides information about his place of birth, date of death and surviving family relatives including parents, sister, grandparents, uncles, aunts and great-grandparents. It also indicates that his grandmother Stella predeceased him. The message ends: “Rest in peace, little angel.” Cillian’s funeral arrangements have been revealed and a public wake is planned for tomorrow (Wednesday) at Burke’s Funeral Home in Clonburo.
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