Statement: 'Dave was a Gaelic games evangelist'
April 16, 2015
The late Dave Billings
Dublin GAA CEO John Costello has shone a light on Dave Billings' remarkable contribution to Gaelic Games in the capital and further afield.
In response to the sudden passing of the UCD Gaelic Games Executive, Costello said: "Dublin GAA has been plunged into shock and sadness with the news that Dave Billings has passed away.
"We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Annette, sons Liam, Cathal, Neal and daughter Hannah.
"Dave was a Gaelic games evangelist and dedicated large parts of his life to both football and hurling whether as a player, a manager, or as an administrator.
"He won honours in both codes at all levels including an All-Ireland Club SFC medal with his beloved St Vincent's in 1976. He was a member of the legendary Dublin football team of the 1970s.
"Dave was a Dublin senior football selector during the regimes of both Tommy Lyons and Paul Caffrey when Dublin finally ended the barren spell of seven years without capturing a Leinster SFC title.
"His influence spread much further than the confines of the playing fields of Dublin city and county as Dave acted as a trusted mentor and guiding light to students from all over Ireland during his 18 years as UCD Gaelic Games Executive in Belfield.
"Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí dá anam."
Dave Billings' remains will repose at his residence in Clontarf on (6-8pm). Burial on Saturday after 10.30am Mass in St Gabriel's Church, Dollymount.
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