Career
Born in Kilbeacanty, County Galway, Donoghue first excelled at hurling whilst at school in Gort Community School. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Galway minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut in the 2012 National Hurling League.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
He was also nominated for an All Star this year.Throughout his career Donoghue made 8 championship appearances. At club level he played with Kilbeacanty.
Donoghue was found in his home on 23 October 2013, 3 days before his 23rd birthday. His death brought the topic of suicide into public consciousness.
His funeral was attended by a large number of mourners from the Gaelic Athletic Association community across the country, including Donohoe"s Galway teammates.
A number of other figures in the Gaelic Athletic Association such as Kilkenny manager Brian Cody and association president Liam O"Neill called to the Donohoe family home to pay their respects.