Patrick Curtin

Irish Gaelic footballer (1989–2015) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Patrick Curtin (17 March 1989 – 29 December 2015) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a left corner-forward for the Kerry senior football team.

Nativename
Padraig Mac Curtain (Irish)
Born(1989-03-17)17 March 1989
Died29 December 2015(2015-12-29) (aged 26)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
SportGaelic football
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Patrick Curtin
Personal information
Native name
Padraig Mac Curtain (Irish)
Born(1989-03-17)17 March 1989
Died29 December 2015(2015-12-29) (aged 26)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Sport
SportGaelic football
PositionRight corner-forward
Club
Years Club
Moyvane
Inter-county*
Years County Apps (scores)
2012-2013
Kerry 6 (0-1)
Inter-county titles
Munster titles 0
All-Irelands 0
NFL 0
All Stars 0
*Inter County team apps and scores correct as of 21:32, 29 December 2015.
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Career

Born in Moyvane, County Kerry, Curtin first played competitive Gaelic football in his youth. At club level he played with Moyvane. Curtin arrived on the inter-county scene when he first linked up with the Kerry minor team before later joining the under-21 and junior sides. He made his senior debut during the 2012 league. He would go on to play for Kerry for two seasons. He made a total of six championship appearances for Kerry. These included substitute appearances in two All-Ireland quarter-finals: in the 2012 loss to eventual champions Donegal, as well as the 2013 defeat of Cavan.[1][2] His retirement came during the conclusion of the 2013 championship.[3]

Death

Just before Christmas in 2015, Curtin sustained serious head injuries after being involved in a car crash in Guatemala.[4] After being transported to a Miami, Florida hospital, he died on 29 December 2015.[5]

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