Nickey Brennan pays tribute to 'very personable' Queen Elizabeth

The former GAA president says the respect shown to the inaugural playing of “God Save The Queen” in Croke Park marked a maturing of the Irish nation.

Queen Elizabeth during her visit to Croke Park in 2011. Picture: Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Former GAA president Nickey Brennan says the respect shown to the inaugural playing of “God Save The Queen” in Croke Park marked a maturing of the Irish nation.

Upon the death of Queen Elizabeth on Thursday, Brennan reflected on his time as uachtarán of the association when the England team faced Ireland in the 2007 Six Nations game at GAA HQ, only the second-ever rugby game at the venue.