Community / ‘Our peerie superstar’ – tributes paid to young rugby player Erin Quinn
SHETLAND Valkyries have paid tribute to its “peerie superstar” Erin Quinn, who has died.
The “kind, caring and talented” Quinn – who worked as a firefighter at Sumburgh Airport – joined the club in 2022 from Howe Harlequins.
The club said it was with “great sadness” that it had to announce her passing.
“She quickly became a valued and treasured member of the Valkyries,” it said.
“She knew the game inside out and could slot into any position on the pitch with ease.
“Off the pitch she was one of the funniest and most genuine lasses, always full of energy and up for nonsense.
“The club wishes to extend their condolences to Erin’s family, friends, colleagues and past team-mates.”
Quinn was also an on-call firefighter at the Lerwick station, and had previously worked at J.W. Grays having moved to Shetland.
Her former club Howe Harlequins also said it was “deeply saddened” to learn of her passing.
“Erin was a fantastic rugby player, she was small in size but courageous and determined on the pitch.
“More importantly, off the pitch she was a great person, kind, sincere and with a fantastically dry sense of humour.
“We were happy to see her love of rugby continue to flourish at her new club, Shetland RFC, after her move to Shetland.
“She will be sadly missed by everyone at Howe and our thoughts go out to her family and friends at this desperately sad time.”
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