It is with great sadness that the Club has to announce the death of Stuart Mangan.

On 5th April 2008 Stuart injured his neck whilst playing fly half for the Club's Second XV in an end of season friendly.  As a result of this injury, which is extremely rare, Stuart had no feeling below his neck and was on a ventilator.

Stuart started to suffer from a chest infection on Thursday 6th August 2009 and was admitted to St Mary's Hospital in London. He slipped into a coma and passed away at 7pm on Friday 7th August 2009.

Following memorial masses in London and Dublin, Stuart's funeral took place in Fermoy, his home town,
and he was buried in Kilcrumper Cemetary, Fermoy on Friday 14th August 2009.

Please click here for a report of Stuart's funeral from the Irish Examiner.

Stuart's family kindly request that, if desired, donations in Stuart's memory should be made to:
The IRFU Charitable Trust,  The RFU Injured Players Foundation or
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore

 

Stuart was a remarkable person, who showed outstanding courage and determination in the the face of his injury.  His positive attitude to everything that he did and his love of life makes him a credit to his family.  Whoever met Stuart, either before or after his injury, could not fail to be impressed by his determination to live life to the full.