Former Irish Rugby International Gary Halpin has passed away suddenly at the age of 55.
Hailing from Kilkenny, Halpin made 11 appearances for his country as a prop forward between 1990 and 1995, scoring a try against New Zealand at the Rugby World Cup in 1995.
He also played for Leinster, London Irish and Harlequins.
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On the Athletics front he represented Ireland at the World championships in 1987 at the Hammer event.
A teacher in Cistercian College in Roscrea, they paid tribute to their colleague and friend on social media
