Dublin GAA chairman Andy Kettle passes away
Dublin County Board Chairman Andy Kettle died yesterday, age 68, after a long illness.
Kettle had been in the position since 2010 and was reappointed for another year on Monday of this week.
During his time in charge Dublin won two senior football All-Irelands, two U21 football titles and also Leinster and National League hurling titles.
Tributes have been paid to the Fingal Ravens clubman, from players, clubs and supporters throughout the country.
RIP Andy Kettle. A gentleman & fine Co. Chairman. #Dublin #GAA. Sincere condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/0zcniT8053
— Des Cahill (@sportsdes) December 16, 2014
Nice words from Jim Gavin on Andy Kettle on @RTERadio1, Andy, our county board chairman was a gent and a true blue, R.I.P Andy 💙
— Bernard Brogan (@bernardbrogan) December 17, 2014
So sad to hear about the passing of @DubGAAOfficial Chairman Andy Kettle. Always in good form & worked so hard for best interests of Dublin
— Mick O'Keeffe (@okmick) December 16, 2014
Our sympathies to the family,friends Dublin GAA members & fans on the passing of Andy Kettle (RIP)chairperson @DubGAAOfficial
— CLG Dhún na nGall (@officialdonegal) December 16, 2014
Dublin county board chairman Andy Kettle has passed away. Our thoughts are with Andy's family at this sad time pic.twitter.com/sUSPT6NtDv
— AllIrishSport (@AllIrishSport) December 16, 2014
