Tributes pour in an after sudden death of former Down footballer

TRIBUTES HAVE POURED in following the sudden passing at the weekend of former Down footballer Peter Turley.

The 33 year-old, who played Gaelic football for the Saval club outside Newry, passed away yesterday.

A former Down senior player, he lined out for Queen’s University Belfast in two Sigerson Cup finals when they lost out to IT Sligo in 2005 and DCU in 2006.

His namesake from Downpatrick is currently involved with the Down senior football squad.

Down Gaa offers its deepest sympathies to the Turley family on the untimely passing of @Saval_GAC & former Down player Peter #rip
— Official Down GAA (@officialdowngaa) February 7, 2016

Official Down GAA / Twitter

Thoughts & prayers with the entire Turley family on the tragic death of Peter. A gentleman on and off the field RIP Peter
— Niall Madine (@Niall_Madine) February 7, 2016

Niall Madine / Twitter

All our thoughts tonight go out to the family of the late @OfficialDownGAA @Saval_GAC @QueensGAA footballer Peter Turley who died today
— Fermanagh GAA (@FermanaghGAA) February 7, 2016

Fermanagh GAA / Twitter

Thoughts are with the family of Peter Turley (Saval) who died suddenly today. Go ndeánfaidh Dia trocaire ar a h-anam pic.twitter.com/CZAa3HVd9R
— Queens GAA (@QueensGAA) February 7, 2016

Queens GAA / Twitter

Peter Turley was one of the finest men I ever met. A throughly decent man, a friend, a great footballer. The world today is a lesser place
— Thomas Niblock (@thomasniblock) February 7, 2016

Thomas Niblock BBC / Twitter

As a mark of respect to Peter, all club activity is suspended until after the funeral which is likely to be on... https://t.co/6WMarIXoMt
— Saval GAC (@Saval_GAC) February 8, 2016

Saval GAC / Twitter