In Memory of Adrian Freeman

Adrian, words are meaningless; i cant describe the sadness that we all feel at your passing. My thoughts are with Ita,Seamus,Cathal & Louise as we all try to come to terms with what has happened. I can still see you dancing around the pitch in Tooreen and rest of us fumbling around in the presence of greatness. You made hurling look so easy and yet so few of us could match your skill or vision let alone your heart, determination & drive. What a honour to have togged out on the same team as you, to have hurled with you but most of all to have had the pleasure of knowing you. Rest in peace.
Martin Devaney, Coolnaha, Co Mayo

Adrian, Your passing will leave a hollow feeling around the GAA fields of Mayo. I had the pleasure of playing with, watching, admiring and commentating on your talents. I will try to pass all your great attributes onto the young players of Mayo. Your legacy will always live on. You were one of the all-time greats of hurling in Tooreen and Mayo. My sympathy goes out to Seamus, Ita, Louise and Cathal.
Adrian Hession, Aghamore

Twink can't believe it. I've no more words to explain it and I'm not one to be stuck for them..... You'll be remembered as a hero in my mind, you done your talking on the field where it really mattered RIP buddy
Sean Markham, San Francisco

Adrian, you were a joy to watch on the field and a pleasure to meet off it. Thanks for the wonderful memories you offered in such a short life span. You were to be the cornerstone on which the future of Tooreen hurling was to be built ....your sad and tragic passing has shook that foundation now, but from this day forward, there will be new beginnings and anyone who wears a Tooreen jersey from now on ...will wear it with pride ...will wear it in your name and in the memory of a great and talented Tooreen hero. May God give your family the strength to carry on. Thanks Adrian and may you rest in peace.
Austin Henry, Knock/Morocco

Freeman I'll never forget ya, you were a serious operater both on and off the pitch. I'll never forget how badly you wanted to win the county final last year, if only we could all match that talent you had. You'll be badly missed lad, we'll win it for you this year...
Conor English, Kiltimagh

Adrian you were a legend of a guy we all looked up too.Your passing was so sudden it has numbed the whole community,words cannot describe how we all feel right now but the memories will always make me smile.You were a friend a great captain and an all around nice guy.To Ita,Seamus,Cathal,Louise and all your family deepest sympathies,our prayers and thoughts are with you
Peter Finn, Tooreen

Adrian, I have no words to describe how your untimely passing has affected us all but then I was often stuck for words to describe your genius on the hurling field. It was a pleasure to be involved with the team for those years as you grew from boy to man, from upcoming talent to a true hurling legend. Your unassuming character was an example to us all. My deepest sympathies and prayers go to Ita and Seamus, Louise and Cathal and to all your extended family. I admired you, I respected you and I truly loved you like a son. May you rest in peace.
John Cunnane, Tooreen

Adrian, I had the privilege of being your coach at U-14, U-16, minor, U-21 and senior. From a young age your exceptional talent was evident to us all. You were the complete sportsman; fast, gifted, always a team player. As senior captain you were an inspiration to everyone, always leading by example, the engine driving our team. I thought you were as close to being "the perfect player" as one could be.Indeed I will always cherish the memory of our only senior final win as team mates. On behalf of myself and Laura I would like to extend our sincere sympathies to Seamus, Ita, Louise, Cathal and extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terrible time. Ni Bheidh do leitheid aris ann.
Dom Greally, Joint Tooreen Senior Manager

The heart and soul of the community. You were and are the person we all aspire to be, on and off the pitch. It was a priviledge to play with you and an honour to call you a friend. Someone like you only comes around once, I'm just glad I witnessed a true hero. I'll never forget you Twink.
Fergus Coyne, Tooreen

Your passing has left a void beyond discription for all who knew you as friend, team mate, brother and son. You were an insipration to so many both on and off the field of play,Now more than ever I hope you continue to inspire those who loved you most in particular your family. "Every man is brave until he reaches the battle field " Life can be a hell of a battle field, remain brave as Adrian always did. Austin, Kay, Aisling, David, Sean
The Kenny Family, Tooreen