Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Aogán Ó Fearghail has expressed his sympathies and those of the wider GAA to the family of Iar-Uachtarán Jack Boothman on his passing overnight.

Mr Boothman served as GAA President between the years of 1994 and 1997 and was synonymous with Wicklow and Blessington GAA.

The current GAA President said: “Jack Boothman was a man I considered to be a friend and he served the GAA with distinction.

“I had the privilege of knowing him since the 1980s and have very fond memories of attending an Irish language course with him and Joe McDonagh in the Meath Gaeltacht of Rath Chairn. He was great company.

“He had great interest in the club and the last conversation I had with him recently he told me ‘don’t forget about the clubs.’

“On behalf of the Association as a whole I would like to offer my condolences to his wife Nuala and his extended family and his wide circle of friends.”

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