We at the Saffron Gael and the wider GAA Community were deeply saddened to hear of the death this week of former All Saints hurler and fellow club member, Conrad Butcher.

Conrad was an excellent sportsman who hung up the hurl too soon and at 16 he was one of the best in the county and had a bright future in the game. He was a member of the Antrim Minor squad in 1997 and won an Antrim Junior Hurling Championship with All Saints back in 2011.

To Conrad’s wife Lisa, his children Dara, Odhran and Caeloin, his parents Billy and Briege, his brother Peter, sister Catriona and his wider family circle we extend our deepest sympathy.

Paddy McIlwaine

A notice on the All Saints website this week read

It is with profound sadness that the members and friends of All Saints GAC have learned of the death of our former player, Conrad Butcher. Conrad’s connections with our club run further than just his playing days. Dara & Odhran are current juvenile players, Lisa plays with our G4MO team and his dad Billy is a former club Chairman.

Our deepest sympathies to Lisa, the boys and the wider family circle at this time.