The championship has been robbed of one of its brightest talents
Whatever happens in 2015 Waterford are pretty much guaranteed their place as the story of the GAA season.
Hardly tipped to emerge from Division 1B, they swept all before them to secure the overall Allianz League title with a very impressive win over Cork in Thurles just last Sunday
Derek McGrath’s side are playing a unique brand of hurling, and one man who has been key to their form this season is Pauric Mahony.
The forward scored 0-11 in last week’s win over Cork, but may now miss the entire season as it’s believed that he may have suffered a broken leg tonight while on club duty.
The forward suffered the injury midway through the clash of Ballygunner and Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field.
The initial diagnosis from those attending the game was grim :
Horrible looking injury to Pauric Mahony , stretcher called for here in Fraher Field
— Brian Flannery (@BrianJAFlannery) May 9, 2015
Sad sight to see Pauric Mahony being lifted into ambulance, a few prayers that it's not as bad as feared , suspected broken leg #Waterford
— Brian Flannery (@BrianJAFlannery) May 9, 2015
Full Time Ballygunner 2-18 Ballyduff Upper 0-9 game totally overshadowed by serious leg injury for Pauric Mahony 46 mins played in 2nd half
— Tomás McCarthy (@tomasmcc) May 9, 2015
After the game it was confirmed that Mahony has suffered a shin break and will miss the Munster senior clash with Cork next month as well as possibly the rest of the championship.
Well wishes have been pouring in for his quick recovery from across the GAA world
Wish @PauricMahony a speedy recovery from injury a top bloke get well soon
— bubbles o dwyer (@johnodwyer14) May 9, 2015
@WaterfordGAA Best wishes to @PauricMahony .. Hope the injury is not too serious.. #leader — Andy Moloney (@Gunners1976) May 9, 2015
@PauricMahony recover well bud and come back stronger then ever#topclass
— Conor.mortimer (@Conmort) May 9, 2015
You may have tormented us this year but we’re wishing you a speedy recovery @PauricMahony! #nohardfeelings #UptheDeise #classact — Maynooth Uni GAA (@MaynoothUniGAA) May 9, 2015
