It is with great sadness that Dunshaughlin GAA Club learns of the passing of its former Chairman, Neil Halpin RIP. Neil's death has been greeted with great shock throughout the club. Neil became wholeheartedly involved in the club in the early 1990s when he and Martina moved to live in Dunshaughlin. Neil served at committee level within the club and became Chairman of the Club in 1996.

He held this position for a 3 year term and during his time in the Chair he was instrumental in working towards the development and acquisition of lands for new pitches. The Club also made a massive breakthrough in 1997 to win the Intermediate Football Championship and this team would go on to record the greatest days in our history by winning 3 Senior Football Championship titles in a row. Having left his post as chairman Neil, along with his great friend Fergus O'Rourke, took over the management of the Junior team in 1999. This team went all the way to win B League Division 1 honours that year. Due to Neil's infectious character and novel training methods, the team became affectionately known as the Dream Team. Many of the players went on to be part of the historic "3-in-a-row" team.

Fundraising was one of Neil's great attributes and many of our successful Golf Classics bore his hallmark. Along with his beloved Martina he organised a very successful Fashion Show to raise much needed funding for the club.

Neil continued to support and sponsor the club through his involvement with BEKO Ireland right up until his recent illness. Neil will be remembered as a decent hardworking and proud North Meath man who brought passion and leadership to our club. To Neil's beloved wife Martina, and his children Conor, Maria, Majella, Neil, Shanelle, Yasmin and Jade, and the extended Halpin family we in Dunshaughlin GAA Club extend our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time Tweet

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