EuroHockey mourns the death of Aoife Langan (Dublin, Ireland/ Ghent, Belgium).

We send our deep condolences to all Aoife’s loved ones.

Aoife was the loving partner of Irish hockey player Luke Madeley, son of our EHF Communications Manager Siobhán Madeley.

The EHF Board and Staff join Luke, his family, and Aoife’s familes, in mourning the loss.

Paying tribute to Aoife, Marijke Fleuren said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of Aoife’s passing after such a tragic accident. Our heart goes out to her parents Martin and Sandra and to her families. We offer our deepest sympathies to Aoife’s partner Luke, our colleague Siobhán and to his brother Shane. We wish them strength for now and for a long time after”.

Angus Kirkland said: “We offer our full support to our colleague and her family, and hope they know our thoughts are with them in this terrible time”.

A minute’s silence in respect of Aoife was held ahead of the Ireland v Ukraine match at the EuroHockey Championship II.

EuroHockey wants to thank La Gantoise HC for the incredible support they have given to the families.