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It may have been a bad day on the field for Cathal Barrett, but in Róisín Price’s eyes, the Tipperary cornerback will always be a winner.
he brave nine-year-old girl has been battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) since February 2015 and made headlines during the week with her family’s request for jerseys from clubs and counties across the country to cheer on Róisín during his treatment .
Over 70 jerseys have been donated so far, including many signed jerseys between counties, and Barrett was quick to add his support by wearing a special pair of shorts with Róisín’s name stamped on them for the Ireland quarterfinals of today with Galway.
“I only send you my support and wish you the best in your battle. I have no doubt that you will be fine and you are a great inspiration. We’re all thinking of you at Tipperary, ”Barrett said in a video he sent to the young GAA fan.
“I am delighted to hear that you have all your shirts from all counties and I hope you appreciate them as much as we appreciate the ones we wear on our backs.
“To show my own support, I am going to wear these uniforms against Galway so I will represent them on the field. I wish you all the best and keep up the good fight. ”
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Image courtesy of @jesskellynt
Unfortunately for Barrett, a caution in each half meant he saw red as his team’s reign as Irish champions came to an end, but some things are more important than sport and his poignant gesture will have been applauded by GAA fans. in all the country. nation.
If someone wants to help Róisín and her in their struggle, a GoFundMe page, ‘Roisin’s relentless struggle’, It has been launched with more than € 14,000 already collected.
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