Conference to honour GAA hero

THE man who pioneered the development of Croke Park stadium is to be honoured in his native Co Limerick.

Frank B Dineen, one of the earliest presidents of the GAA, will be honoured by the leadership of GAA and commentator, Micheál O Muircheartaigh at a special conference organised by his native GAA club in Limerick.

Frank B Dineen founded Ballylanders Shamrocks GAA club in south east Limerick in 1886. He is the only person to serve as both president (1895-1898) and secretary (1889-1901) of the GAA. He is best remembered as the man who purchased a site on Jones Road in 1908 and donated it to the GAA for free in 1913 which has developed into the organisation’s headquarters.