GAA President pays tribute to Andy Kettle

Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Liam Ó Néill has today conveyed the sympathies of the GAA to the family of Andy Kettle, Chairperson and Central Council Delegate, Dublin County Committee and member of the GAA's Management Committee, who passed away on Tuesday evening.

Mr Kettle, who had presided over a particularly successful period for Dublin GAA, was re-elected to his position on Monday, but died the following evening after an illness.

The GAA President said: "The sad passing of Andy has shocked us all. He was an extremely popular figure within the wider GAA family but of course was particularly active with his native Dublin.

"His warm, friendly, inclusive demeanor struck a chord with people and drew people easily to his company.

"His infectious enthusiasm could be seen on match days at Croke Park but of course much of his sterling work was overseen away from the glare down through the various other ranks of Gaelic games in the capital city.

"His presence and contribution at national level as a member of our Management Committee and a Central Council delegate will also be sorely missed and I extend the heartfelt condolences of the entire GAA community to his family, his wide circle of friends and his club, Fingal Ravens, at this difficult time."

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