Overview
- Killyleagh FC announced that Callum McVeigh died on Christmas Eve at the age of 23 and extended condolences to his family.
- McVeigh joined Killyleagh from Knockbreda on November 6 and made his final appearance on December 13 in a 13-1 Clarence Cup win over Clonduff.
- Former clubs Linfield, Ards, Portadown and Knockbreda posted tributes, with messages noting his impact in dressing rooms and support for his parents Lisa and Marcus and brother Ethan.
- Knockbreda highlighted his 76 appearances for the club, while Linfield recalled his role in the 2019 Steel & Sons Cup win with the Swifts alongside Trai Hume and Dale Taylor.
- The Daily Mail reported he died in a road incident involving a forklift in Newtownards, though club statements did not cite an official cause.