Excellent news as young GAA star wakes up from coma

The 18-year-old contracted meningitis just under two weeks ago.

Crossmaglen Rangers Under-21 footballer, Ruairí O'Neill, has been seriously ill over the last two weeks after contracting meningitis. This occurred soon after he helped his club secure a second U-21 county title. There has been an outpouring of support over the last couple days once news of Ruairí's condition began to surface. https://twitter.com/SportsJOE_GAA/status/811593309604941824 Thankfully, the club released a brief but uplifting update today where it has been revealed that Ruairí has woken up from his coma and is now talking to his family and friends. https://twitter.com/crossrangers/status/811603214063779840 Great news!