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Excellent news as young GAA star wakes up from coma
Published 16:55 21 Dec 2016 GMT
Homesport
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
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