Dineen finally getting honour he deserves

THE NAME is Frank B. Dineen.

Does it mean anything to you? In fact, he was one of the forgotten heroes in the GAA. Forgotten and undecorated. I first became aware of this great man when as Uachtarán in 2003, I received a letter from a relative of his, outlining his contribution to the GAA.

Frank Brazil Dineen from Ballylanders in Co Limerick is the man who saw the potential of Croke Park, personally purchased the Jones Road site and when the GAA weren’t overly keen to have it, he held on to it until such time as they were convinced of its value and could afford it. Then he sold it to the GAA for the price he had paid for it.