THERE IS “great sadness” in North Clare following the death of Moy GAA honorary life president Joe Vaughan in a fatal house fire.
The Clare Echo understands that An Garda Síochána are still trying to establish what caused the fire which claimed Joe’s life at his residence in Moy in the early hours of Wednesday morning (August 27th).
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the fatal house fire in Moymore where Joe was pronounced dead at the scene.
Members of the Clare County Fire Service extinguished the fire and the scene is currently preserved pending a technical examination. The local coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be arranged.
A stalwart of Moy GAA, Joe won a Junior Championship with the club in 1986, a title that would be Moy’s last until the Division 7 League win in 2012.
In a statement to The Clare Echo, Moy GAA said there was “great sadness” at Joe’s untimely passing. “He was a familiar face at every game and many training sessions, living and breathing Moy GAA every day. Ahead of our recent League Final victory, Joe rallied the players and management at the final training session, reminding everyone of the immense privilege it is to represent Moy. His passion, wisdom, and unwavering support inspired all who knew him.
“Joe will be deeply missed by his family, especially his brother Michael, his two sisters Mary Browne and Anne Roche, and his nephew Alan, our club Chairman, as well as by the entire Moy GAA community”.
Funeral details will be announced later.
