GAA All-Star Ronan Clarke has expressed delight after revealing he is out of hospital and recovering at home in Armagh.
The 2002 All-Ireland medal winner took to Facebook to tell friends and well wishers of his news and to thank doctors and nurses in Craigavon Hospital for looking after him after he ended up in a coma after colliding with a goalpost during a game.
Clarke (32) collided with the post during a match between his club Pearse Óg and Maghery on August 14. He was later rushed to Craigavon Area Hospital, where he was put into an induced coma in intensive care.
The Pearse Óg forward thanked everyone who had said prayers and sent cards including several priests for their support.
"I would like to thank the many people who sent cards, Mass bouquets and offered prayers for my recovery. I also wish to thank Fr McAnenley, Fr Coyle and Fr Lennon SJ for their visits and blessings and to all those who brought religious relics.
"I am completely overwhelmed and heartened by the volume of good wishes on social media from all sections of the community and the concern and sensitivity shown by the press and television. I have nothing but the highest praise for the excellent treatment I received in Craigavon Area Hospital from the consultants, doctors, nurses and ancillary staff.
"I will always be in their debt. I am now delighted to be at home to begin my convalescence."
