GAA mourns ‘larger than life’ Jack Boothman

GAA presidents past and present have paid tribute to the late Jack Boothman, who passed away yesterday morning.

Wicklowman Boothman, who served as GAA President from 1994-1997, was described affectionately by Nickey Brennan as a “larger than life” character while Sean Kelly recalled a warm character with a “great sense of humour”. Liam O’Neill remembers a “genial man” and a “serious administrator” while current president Aogan Ó Fearghail lamented the passing of “a friend” who urged him: “Don’t forget about the clubs.”

Boothman was the first protestant president of the GAA and was club president of Blessington in Wicklow until the time of his death.