Joxer
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1714536 jimbodub
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Dublin GAA losing some great men over the last couple of years

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Was thinking the same thing. They don't make them like Dave any more or like others from that Heffo era.

RIP Dave.


They are the type that made Dublin GAA great , every club has them , someone me own Dad whos in his 80s would describe as a read Dub , as opposed to what I never found out .
Club servants, county servants , in my own club we have a character I think hes 124 at least , but he will and has done anything , 20 odd years ago team playing an intermediate final and in he goes and splashes holy water on the very bemused players .Just off the phone from a staunch Vincents lad and from what he was telling me Billings was a REAL DUB .

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 15/04/2015 15:42:34    1714541

I played for Dave when I was in UCD. Absolutely the nicest GAA man you could meet. Down to earth. 100% committed to all the clubs he was associated with. Cared about every player right down to the guys who were never good enough to play regularly. Knew everyones name. Had a very short chat with him before a Walsh cup game this year and he hadn't changed a bit in 15years. He will be very sadly missed.

jpcampion (Laois) - Posts: 194 - 15/04/2015 16:19:29    1714556

Condolences to his family. Its great to see the positive influence one person can have on so many others.
RIP.

Dubh_linn (Dublin) - Posts: 2312 - 15/04/2015 17:52:35    1714594

Bumped into him yesterday evening around 8:30 after st vincents v ballyboden hurling game in UCD. He hopped off his bike to wish a few of us well in our exams and was already talking about winning with UCD next year. He was kind to everyone, full of encouragement and loved the banter. He will be sorely missed. RIP

pucfada (Galway) - Posts: 103 - 15/04/2015 18:06:55    1714602

What an absolute gent and an amazing contribution to gaa way beyond Dublin. Through Football, mens and womens in UCD, hurling and camogie and of course through Vincents and Dublin as well...a sad sad loss to the gaa community. Very few characters like him left. Condolences to his family. RIP Dave.

Hammerman (None) - Posts: 33 - 15/04/2015 18:14:19    1714605

RIP Dave Billings a great man.

clondalkindub (Dublin) - Posts: 9926 - 15/04/2015 18:37:34    1714617

very sad news
great servant to gaa and dublin gaa in every way
will miss looking out for him in parnell for club championship games coming cycling down on his bike
rip

hill16no1man (Dublin) - Posts: 12665 - 15/04/2015 18:39:52    1714619

RIP MR Billings..seemed to be highly regarded in GAA circle from comments here.
Condolences to family.

KY4SAM2015 (Kerry) - Posts: 898 - 15/04/2015 18:41:29    1714620

Was a tough nut on the field!! Handful for refs :)

witnof (Dublin) - Posts: 1604 - 15/04/2015 18:56:16    1714625

witnof
County: Dublin
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Was a tough nut on the field!! Handful for refs :)


You can say that again!!!

realdub (Dublin) - Posts: 8597 - 15/04/2015 19:16:02    1714634

A great character and a personal friend of mine, used to work with him for UCD GAA. RIP Dave. Passionate GAA man, knew every club in the country.

Ned_Stormcrow (Cavan) - Posts: 1071 - 15/04/2015 19:57:05    1714641

Very sad news, RIP Dave. Yourself and Heffo will be looking down on us during the championship.

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 15/04/2015 21:13:37    1714659

I remember him well.
Rip

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 16/04/2015 08:55:04    1714684

A pure Gentleman and a great GAA man..... will be sadly missed by both Dublin and especially UCD. Spoke to him at a colleges match locally in February and he was all so friendly and Knowledgeable about the GAA......Sadly missed. RIP

kikfada (Louth) - Posts: 2091 - 16/04/2015 10:12:49    1714702

Grásta ó Dhia ar a anam.

fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 598 - 16/04/2015 11:42:04    1714739

Thats an awful shock, he was a sound man and great craic altogether, always had time for a chat, even with people he barely or didnt know. he first time i met him was when i was about 10, walking through town with our hurleys, he stopped us to have a look at them and test them out a bit, met him loads of times after, and always had a bit of craic.
he will be sorely missed
Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a anam

flack (Dublin) - Posts: 1054 - 16/04/2015 12:35:50    1714762

a nice tribute by both teams today

http://www.hoganstand.com/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=235684

Gael85 (Dublin) - Posts: 1433 - 18/04/2015 19:59:25    1715328

fantastic photo that from the tipp and dublin men standing in midfield together for the minutes silence. He was an absolute gent, pleasure to have been involved in some of his teams over the years. Will be a massive loss to vinnies, ucd and dublin. May he RIP

Keeks (Louth) - Posts: 146 - 19/04/2015 18:03:12    1715489

Hurled against Dave on one occasion.He was a true sportsman and a true gentleman.R.I.P. Dave.

Barnowl94 (Galway) - Posts: 3150 - 19/04/2015 20:14:40    1715537

R.I.P wore his heart on his Dublin sleeve. The kind of man that makes Dublin great. Great Dublin man and Dublin fan,and not one bit objective about it!!

Brinsley Swartz (Mayo) - Posts: 2225 - 19/04/2015 20:47:56    1715552