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10/05/2016
Former GAA President Jack Boothman Dies
The former president of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Jack Boothman has passed away.
Mr Boothman served as GAA President between 1994 and 1997.
Former Wicklow PRO Jackie Napier said: "He was respected not only in Wicklow, but all over the country for his work. The development of Croke Park had a lot to do with Liam Mulvihill and Jack, who were both very forward thinking.
"Most of the planning for Croke Park was done during his term, and it was a very important time for the GAA.
"He was elected President in the Burlington, and he was then installed in the Slieve Russell in Cavan. I was lucky enough to attend when the two Wicklow men, Hugh Byrne and Jack, were installed as President."
(CD/LM)
Mr Boothman served as GAA President between 1994 and 1997.
Former Wicklow PRO Jackie Napier said: "He was respected not only in Wicklow, but all over the country for his work. The development of Croke Park had a lot to do with Liam Mulvihill and Jack, who were both very forward thinking.
"Most of the planning for Croke Park was done during his term, and it was a very important time for the GAA.
"He was elected President in the Burlington, and he was then installed in the Slieve Russell in Cavan. I was lucky enough to attend when the two Wicklow men, Hugh Byrne and Jack, were installed as President."
(CD/LM)
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