Former Derry footballer, Aaron Devlin, has been placed on life-support as he battles an "aggressive" strain of meningitis.
Aaron, the brother of Derry’s Coilin, was admitted to hospital after taking ill after a club game midweek.
The club said on Twitter that Devlin was suffering from a brain virus and confirmed that the following 48 hours is "crucial" in treating meningitis.
Aaron confirmed has an aggressive strain on meningitis. Next 24-48 hrs crucial. Keep praying we all know Aaron in a born fighter.
— Jordanstown GAA (@JordanstownGaa) July 26, 2015
The club has urged their player to "keep fighting" and social media is awash with messages of support for the former footballer.
Thoughts go out to Aaron Devlin, a good Gael and Ballinderry man so he has plenty of fight in him. Hope he gets well soon.
— Eamon Mc Gee (@EamonMcGee) July 26, 2015
Met young Derry footballer @Aaron_Devlin of @BallinderryGAC a few months ago & he was full of the joys of life. Hope he recovers from this
— Conor Cusack (@Conor14Cusack) July 26, 2015
Our support & prayers, from the entire Eoghan Rua community, are with Aaron Devlin, the Devlin family & the @BallinderryGAC community.
— EoghanRua (@EoghanRua) July 26, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with @BallinderryGAC player @Aaron_Devlin, his family & friends at this difficult time!🙠#KeepFighting #GAAFamily
— Crossmaglen Rangers (@crossrangers) July 26, 2015
Could we ask the entire UUJ family to pray for Aaron Devlin. Aaron took a brain virus on Friday. He's on life... http://t.co/nNv7zdTTLZ
— Jordanstown GAA (@JordanstownGaa) July 26, 2015
Sorry to hear @Aaron_Devlin being treated for serious illness in hospital.My thoughts & prayers are with the Devlin family. @BallinderryGAC
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) July 26, 2015
