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Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said the people of Tyrone are in "shock" after the death of a second young sportsman.Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has said the people of Tyrone are in "shock" after the death of a second young sportsman.
Patrick Devlin, 13, died during a GAA training session in Ardboe four days after a 10-year-old boy died in similar circumstances in Drumquin.Patrick Devlin, 13, died during a GAA training session in Ardboe four days after a 10-year-old boy died in similar circumstances in Drumquin.
Two other young GAA players died during training in County Westmeath this week. Mr McGuinness added his voice to those calling for more health monitoring for young athletes to be looked at. Two other youngsters died while playing sports in County Westmeath this week.
Mr McGuinness added his voice to those calling for more health monitoring for young athletes to be looked at.
"There have been four young people who have died in similar circumstances in less than a week," he said."There have been four young people who have died in similar circumstances in less than a week," he said.
"Given these tragic events it is proper that we look closely at the health and safety of our young children participating in sports to see if there is more that can be done to help sporting organisations monitor the health of our young people and respond quickly if any problems emerge.""Given these tragic events it is proper that we look closely at the health and safety of our young children participating in sports to see if there is more that can be done to help sporting organisations monitor the health of our young people and respond quickly if any problems emerge."
Ulster GAA secretary Danny Murphy said screening for children "of school-going age should be looked at".Ulster GAA secretary Danny Murphy said screening for children "of school-going age should be looked at".
Mr Murphy said there was "a feeling of disbelief that a second young person had died".Mr Murphy said there was "a feeling of disbelief that a second young person had died".