Dublin GAA has issued a statement paying tribute to Andy Kettle for his 'immense contribution' to the GAA at club, county and central council levels.

"The Dublin County Committee wishes to express its sincere sympathies and those of the GAA to the family of our County Chairman, Andy Kettle, who has sadly passed away.

"Andy made an immense contribution to the Association over the course of his life, to his Club Fingal Ravens, to the Dublin County Committee and also to the Central Council of the GAA as a current member of their Management Committee.

"As a leading administrator he ensured that the Association continued to grow and develop in our county and his dedication, enthusiasm and integrity ensured that Dublin GAA prospered during his reign.

"Andy always had the well-being and core principles of the GAA, and Dublin GAA in particular, at heart and did whatever he could through the power of his warm personality, intelligence and common sense to safeguard the best interests of players, officials, club members and supporters.

"On behalf of the Officials and members of the County Committee and our clubs we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Phyllis, sons Patrick, Peter, Eoin and daughters Niamh, Orla and Ciara.

"Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam dílis."

RIP Andy Kettle, a great servant and representative of Dublin GAA. Thanks for all the hard work Andy.

- Alan Brogan (@alanbrogan13) December 17, 2014

Always had a smile on his face, a true gent, a players man showed by this picture in 2011, RIP Andy pic.twitter.com/NZHG89Obi7

- Simon Lambert (@SLambert14) December 16, 2014

Life can be so cruel. RIP Andy kettle

- Philly Mc Mahon (@PhillyMcMahon) December 17, 2014

Sad night for @DubGAAOfficial,may you RIP tonight, Andy.Always had a special word for each player.He has left Dublin GAA in a better place.

- Jonny Cooper (@jcoops) December 16, 2014

Terrible news about Andy Kettle a true gentleman that loved Dublin GAA. May he rest in peace.

- Conal keaney (@ConalKeaney) December 17, 2014

Andy Kettle RIP. A huge loss to Dublin Gaa. A man with great foresight who brought the very best managers into Dublin structures.#Gent

- Senan Connell (@SenanConnell) December 17, 2014

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