The 22-year-old died suddenly.

The 22-year-old died suddenly on Sunday, March 30, from pleurisy.

Tipperary ladies football wrote in a heartfealt trubute: "It is with immense sorrow and heartbreak that we share the devastating news of the passing of Aoife Shelly, a shining star of Moyne Templetuohy Ladies Football Club, who left us far too soon at just 22 years of age.

"Aoife wasn’t just a talented footballer — she was a cherished teammate, a loyal friend, and a proud member of the wider Tipperary LGFA community. Her passion, kindness, and radiant spirit lit up every pitch she stepped onto. Number 15 on the field, but number 1 in the hearts of so many."

Her home club, Clonakenny, paid tribute: "It was with the heaviest heart and shock we learnt of the untimely passing of our player and mentor, Aoife Shelly. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are extended to her parents, Joe and Claire, to her brother Eoghan along with the extended Shelly and Hassett families."

Aoife is predeceased by her grandfather Paddy Shelly.

She is survived by her heartbroken mother Claire, dad Joe, brother Eoghan, grandparents Tom, Anne Hassett and Eileen Shelly, extended family and very large circle of friends.

Aoife will repose in Grey’s Funeral Home Templemore on Wednesday evening, with her funeral mass taking place in St Brigid’s Church, Clonakenny on Thursday at 12pm.

The Munster U20 football championship match between Kerry and Tipperary will now take place in New Inn rather than Templetuohy this evening due the passing of Aoife.