Limerick hurling legend Ciaran Carey reveals he contemplated suicide in powerful speech

Story by Fintan Walsh
Video by Fintan Walsh
Limerick hurling legend Ciaran Carey has revealed he contemplated suicide, during a powerful speech he delivered this Friday evening.

[@benji6809]

I searched Ciaran Carey to see again his memorable point against Clare and came across this talk. Impressive, obviously a very sincere guy and as he says something as simple as how are you to someone who seems down can make a huge difference.

[@LimerickWarrior1]

Such a role model, A childhood hero of mine. They say you shouldn't meet your heroes but you couldn't meet a more honest decent guy.

[@jamesmcallister9645]

May God bless him, tough to admit contemplating suicide in reaching out to help others. Thank you.

[@John73850]

Fair play to you Ciaran for telling your story, i hope more and more people find the courage to get the help you did, you have proven that there is that help out there and that it makes a huge difference and can turn someones life around for the better, i admire you and all the people that help make that difference!!!

[@sherp2u1]

A brilliant man, hard to admit you considered suicide...Hat's off to that man....much respect!

[@kathleenkeane4364]

Just came across this video,Ciarian Carey is a man that no book can describe,its his soul,deep down,his spirit,his heart, his thinking, he has so many qualities.Ciaran never give that looser teacher an ounce of your energy, we have all meet them,and there still there.you are needed now more than ever,Bless you,/family ,friends, that point against Clare nearly killed me,much love,and blessings, up Limerick.

[@martin7955]

Great man great player ive meet him and hes very nice guy my dad had great time for him as a player and as a person ,well done for telling your story

[@Irishrover101]

A legend of a player and a legend of a person. Helped me big time always great ful to him.

[@davidmcmahon5234]

Played soccer ⚽ with him one time in the lnter firm he also played with gearldines top player and as hard as nails lovely guy fair play for speaking out 😊

[@19047239]

Class hurler and an evenclassier person, nice video, keep up the good work.

[@sherp2u1]

You're a grand speaker Ciaran, and your voice is soothing to the soul...All the best from Galway, send us a few young fellas , LOL....

[@John-mk1hf]

Fair play Ciaran, as courageous and brave off the field as you were on it. Keep her lit.

[@derekaheffernan]

Very impressive

[@richardmartin496]

great man

[@seant2056]

Good man ciaran, top man, was a Councillor of mine in bruree, sound as they come

[@doh-ray-meproductions4131]

A very admirable man with a hurley, and even more so off the pitch.

[@davidbrennan3613]

He not just a former brilliant intercounty hurler he is a man with a big heart